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Atken Family History

Atken 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: Aken, Atkin, Aitken, Aiken, Aten, Allen, Asker, Anker, Ken, Katzen

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Where is the Atken family from?

You can see how Atken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Atken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Atken families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Atken's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Atken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Atken. 100% of Atken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Atken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atken 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Atken. 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 91 military records available for the last name Atken. For the veterans among your Atken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atken lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1980, in the United States, Atken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Atken in 1974 was 81, and 80 in 1980.

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