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Atkis Family History

Atkis 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, Atkins, Hatzis, Annis, Allis, Matis, Aki, Avis, Artis, Aoki

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Where is the Atkis family from?

You can see how Atkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Atkis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Atkis families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Atkis's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Atkis families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Atkis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Atkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkis 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Atkis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Atkis. For the veterans among your Atkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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