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Atkirson Family History

Atkirson 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: Atkinson, Atkison, Atkisson, Atkerson, Akerson, Adkinson, Watkinson

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Where is the Atkirson family from?

You can see how Atkirson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkirson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Atkirson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Atkirson families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Atkirson's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Atkirson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Atkirson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkirson 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 Atkirson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Atkirson. For the veterans among your Atkirson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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