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Atchision Family History

Atchision 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, Atchinson, Etchison, Aitchison, Acheson, Mathison

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Where is the Atchision family from?

You can see how Atchision families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atchision family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Atchision families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Atchision's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Atchision families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Atchision ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Atchision. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atchision 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Atchision. 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 4 military records available for the last name Atchision. For the veterans among your Atchision ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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