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Athurson Family History

Athurson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Thurston, Atherton, Thorson, Matherson, Thurmon, Thueson, Atkerson

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Where is the Athurson family from?

You can see how Athurson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athurson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Athurson family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Athurson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Athurson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Athurson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athurson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Athurson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Athurson. For the veterans among your Athurson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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