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Atkerson Family History

Atkerson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Atkinson.

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


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Where is the Atkerson family from?

You can see how Atkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atkerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Atkerson families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Atkerson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Atkerson families in 1911.
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What did your Atkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atkerson. 30% of Atkerson men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Atkerson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atkerson were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Atkerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Atkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkerson 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Atkerson. 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 659 military records available for the last name Atkerson. For the veterans among your Atkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atkerson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Atkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Atkerson in 1958 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atkerson 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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