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Atkey Family History

Atkey Surname Meaning

from Middle English atte key ‘(dweller or worker) at the quay’. Compare Kay.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Atkey family from?

You can see how Atkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Atkey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Atkey families living in Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Atkey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Atkey families in 1891.
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What did your Atkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacited and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Atkey. 100% of Atkey men worked as an Incapacited and 84% of Atkey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacited
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Nun
    8%
  • Bar Attendant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Atkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkey 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Atkey. 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 209 military records available for the last name Atkey. For the veterans among your Atkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atkey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Atkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Atkey in 1978 was 100, and 42 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atkey 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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