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Atkay Family History

Atkay 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: Kay, Athy, Atlas, Alday, Aday, Ratay, Athey, Mckay, Tay, Latka

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Where is the Atkay family from?

You can see how Atkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkay family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Atkay family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Atkay's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Atkay families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Atkay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Atkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkay 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 Atkay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Atkay. For the veterans among your Atkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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