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Actkinson Family History

Actkinson 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: Atkinson, Adkinson, Watkinson, Atkison, Atkisson, Attkisson, Mckinnon

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Where is the Actkinson family from?

You can see how Actkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Actkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Actkinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Actkinson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Actkinson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Actkinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Actkinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Actkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Actkinson. 47% of Actkinson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Actkinson women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Foreman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Actkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Actkinson 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Actkinson. 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 155 military records available for the last name Actkinson. For the veterans among your Actkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Actkinson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Actkinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Actkinson in 1965 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Actkinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Actkinson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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