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Artkinson Family History

Artkinson 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, Parkinson, Martinson, Adkinson, Watkinson, Atkison

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Where is the Artkinson family from?

You can see how Artkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artkinson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Artkinson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Artkinson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Artkinson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Artkinson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Artkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artkinson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Artkinson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Artkinson. For the veterans among your Artkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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