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Atchins Family History

Atchins 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: Athens, Catching, Athans, Catchings, Cutchins, Hutchins, Richins

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Where is the Atchins family from?

You can see how Atchins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atchins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Atchins families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Atchins family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Atchins's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Atchins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Atchins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atchins 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Atchins. 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 Atchins. For the veterans among your Atchins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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