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Atson Family History

Atson 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: Anson, Matson, Watson, Latson, Axson, Gatson, Batson, Aton, Ayson

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Where is the Atson family from?

You can see how Atson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Atson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Atson families living in Warwickshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Atson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Atson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Atson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Atson. 100% of Atson 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
    100%

What Atson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Atson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atson 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Atson. 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 125 military records available for the last name Atson. For the veterans among your Atson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Atson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Atson in 1969 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Atson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atson 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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