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Atke Family History

Atke 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: Ake, Ratke, Utke, Hatke, Abke, Pike, Duke, Asker, Anker, Pate

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Where is the Atke family from?

You can see how Atke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atke family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Atke family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Atke's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Atke families in 1861.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Atke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Atke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atke 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Atke. 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 10 military records available for the last name Atke. For the veterans among your Atke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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