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Attkinson Family History

Attkinson 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: Atkinson, Attkisson, Adkinson, Watkinson, Mattinson, Atchinson

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Where is the Attkinson family from?

You can see how Attkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Attkinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Attkinson families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Attkinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Attkinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attkinson 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 Attkinson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Attkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attkinson 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Attkinson. 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 81 military records available for the last name Attkinson. For the veterans among your Attkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attkinson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Attkinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Attkinson in 1966 was 53, and 78 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attkinson 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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