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Atkeson Name Meaning

English: variant of Atkinson .

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


Similar surnames: Atkerson, Atkison, Matteson, Patteson, Atkisson, Allenson, Mattson

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Where is the Atkeson family from?

You can see how Atkeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Atkeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Atkeson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Atkeson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Atkeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atkeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atkeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atkeson. 38% of Atkeson men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Atkeson women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atkeson were Soldier and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Soldier
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 107 immigration records available for the last name Atkeson. 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 411 military records available for the last name Atkeson. For the veterans among your Atkeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atkeson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Atkeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Atkeson in 1960 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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