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Atcheley Family History

Atcheley 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: Atchley, Atherley, Aichele, Batchelor, Richley, Akeley, Blatchley

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Where is the Atcheley family from?

You can see how Atcheley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atcheley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Atcheley family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Atcheley's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Atcheley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atcheley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atcheley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Atcheley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atcheley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Atcheley. 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 28 military records available for the last name Atcheley. For the veterans among your Atcheley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atcheley lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Atcheley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Atcheley in 1983 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

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