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Atcheison Family History

Atcheison 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, Etchison, Aitchison

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Where is the Atcheison family from?

You can see how Atcheison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atcheison family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Atcheison families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Atcheison's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Atcheison families in 1901.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Atcheison ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Atcheison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atcheison 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Atcheison. 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 2 military records available for the last name Atcheison. For the veterans among your Atcheison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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