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Atckinson Family History

Atckinson 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: Atkinson, Atchinson, Atchison, Adkinson, Dickinson, Watkinson

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Where is the Atckinson family from?

You can see how Atckinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atckinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Atckinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Atckinson families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Atckinson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Atckinson families in 1891.
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What did your Atckinson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Atckinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atckinson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Atckinson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Atckinson. For the veterans among your Atckinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atckinson lifespan?

Average Atckinson life expectancy in 2001 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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