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Atckeson Family History

Atckeson 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: Atcheson, Atkeson, Atchison, Acheson, Nickeson, Dickeson, Ackerson

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Where is the Atckeson family from?

You can see how Atckeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atckeson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Atckeson families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Atckeson families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Atckeson's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Atckeson families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Atckeson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Atckeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atckeson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Atckeson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Atckeson. For the veterans among your Atckeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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