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Atkerson Name Meaning

English: variant of Atkinson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Atkeson, Amerson, Hankerson, Atkison, Amberson, Parkerson, Adkerson

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Where is the Atkerson family from?

You can see how Atkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atkerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Atkerson families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Atkerson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Atkerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atkerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Atkerson. 100% of Atkerson 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Atkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkerson 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Atkerson. 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 659 military records available for the last name Atkerson. For the veterans among your Atkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atkerson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Atkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Atkerson in 1958 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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