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Attichson Family History

Attichson 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, Mattison, Pattison, Atcheson, Atkinson, Mattinson, Atkison

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Where is the Attichson family from?

You can see how Attichson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attichson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Attichson families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Attichson families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Attichson's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Attichson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Attichson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attichson 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 Attichson. 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 Attichson. For the veterans among your Attichson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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