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Atchisson Family History

Atchisson 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, Atchinson, Atcheson, Atkisson, Attkisson, Etchison

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Where is the Atchisson family from?

You can see how Atchisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atchisson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Atchisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Atchisson family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Atchisson's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Atchisson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atchisson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atchisson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Atchisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atchisson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Atchisson. 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 277 military records available for the last name Atchisson. For the veterans among your Atchisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atchisson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Atchisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Atchisson in 1957 was 56, and 46 in 2004.

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