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Atchkinson Family History

Atchkinson 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: Atchinson, Atchison, Atkinson, Adkinson, Hutchinson, Dickinson

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Where is the Atchkinson family from?

You can see how Atchkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atchkinson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Atchkinson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Atchkinson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Atchkinson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atchkinson 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 Atchkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Atchkinson. 100% of Atchkinson men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Atchkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atchkinson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Atchkinson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Atchkinson. For the veterans among your Atchkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Atchkinson

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