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Atkings Family History

Atkings 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: Atkins, Adkins, Alkins, Atkin, Watkins, Gathings, Akins, Aikins

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Where is the Atkings family from?

You can see how Atkings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Atkings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Atkings families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Atkings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Atkings families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Atkings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkings 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Atkings. 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 31 military records available for the last name Atkings. For the veterans among your Atkings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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