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Atlinson Family History

Atlinson 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: Allinson, Atkinson, Allison, Anfinson, Adkinson, Watkinson, Mattinson

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Where is the Atlinson family from?

You can see how Atlinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atlinson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Atlinson families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Atlinson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Atlinson families in 1851.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Atlinson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Atlinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atlinson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Atlinson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Atlinson. For the veterans among your Atlinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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