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Atkison Family History

Atkison Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of Atkinson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Atkison family from?

You can see how Atkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atkison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Atkison families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Atkison's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Atkison families in 1891.
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What did your Atkison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Atkison. 56% of Atkison 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • House Duties
    23%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Atkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkison 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Atkison. 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 Atkison. For the veterans among your Atkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atkison lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Atkison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Atkison in 1956 was 64, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atkison 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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