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Atlison Family History

Atlison 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: Allison, Alison, Atkison, Alliston, Atchison, Mattison, Lison

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Where is the Atlison family from?

You can see how Atlison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atlison family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Atlison families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Atlison's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Atlison families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Atlison ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Atlison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atlison 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Atlison. 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 Atlison. For the veterans among your Atlison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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