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Attchison Family History

Attchison 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: Atchison, Aitchison, Hutchison, Ritchison, Atcheson, Atchinson

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Where is the Attchison family from?

You can see how Attchison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attchison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Attchison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 4 Attchison families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Attchison's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Attchison families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Attchison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attchison 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Attchison. 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 5 military records available for the last name Attchison. For the veterans among your Attchison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attchison lifespan?

Average Attchison life expectancy in 1976 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attchison 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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