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Atkisson Name Meaning

English: shortened form of Atkinson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Atkison, Adkisson, Attkisson, Adkison, Atkeson, Atkerson, Adkinson

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Where is the Atkisson family from?

You can see how Atkisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Atkisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Atkisson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Atkisson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Atkisson families in 1911.
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What did your Atkisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atkisson. 26% of Atkisson men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Atkisson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atkisson were Manager and Nurse. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Nurse
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Atkisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkisson 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Atkisson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Atkisson. For the veterans among your Atkisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atkisson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Atkisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Atkisson in 1953 was 57, and 67 in 2004.

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