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Atchason Family History

Atchason Name 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, Atcheson, Acheson, Atchinson, Chason, Etchison, Aitchison

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Where is the Atchason family from?

You can see how Atchason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atchason family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Atchason families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Atchason families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Atchason's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Atchason families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atchason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atchason ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Atchason ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Atchason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atchason 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Atchason. 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 43 military records available for the last name Atchason. For the veterans among your Atchason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atchason lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Atchason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Atchason in 1966 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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