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Attkisson Name Meaning

Altered form of English Atkinson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Atkisson, Atkison, Adkisson, Atkeson, Mattison, Adkinson, Pattison

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Where is the Attkisson family from?

You can see how Attkisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attkisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Attkisson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Attkisson families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Attkisson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Attkisson families in 1891.
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What did your Attkisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Attkisson. 100% of Attkisson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 41 immigration records available for the last name Attkisson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 255 military records available for the last name Attkisson. For the veterans among your Attkisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attkisson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Attkisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Attkisson in 1951 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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