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Atcherson Family History

Atcherson Surname 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: Atcheson, Atchison, Atherton, Acheson, Richerson, Atchinson

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Where is the Atcherson family from?

You can see how Atcherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atcherson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atcherson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Atcherson families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Atcherson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Atcherson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atcherson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Atcherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Atcherson. 100% of Atcherson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Atcherson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Atcherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atcherson 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Atcherson. 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 424 military records available for the last name Atcherson. For the veterans among your Atcherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atcherson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Atcherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Atcherson in 1957 was 61, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Atcherson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atcherson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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