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Atcken Family History

Atcken 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: Acker, Picken, Ricken, Achen, Aken, Stoken, Docken, Lucken, Becken

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Where is the Atcken family from?

You can see how Atcken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atcken family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Atcken families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Atcken families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Atcken's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Atcken families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atcken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Atcken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atcken 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Atcken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Atcken. For the veterans among your Atcken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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