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Atkien Family History

Atkien 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: Atkin, Stien, Itkin, Askin, Aken, Etkin, Arkin, Thien, Aitken, Adrien

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Where is the Atkien family from?

You can see how Atkien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkien family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Atkien families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Atkien families living in Staffordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Atkien's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Atkien families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Atkien ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Atkien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkien 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Atkien. 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 2 military records available for the last name Atkien. For the veterans among your Atkien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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