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Attkisson Family History

Attkisson Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Atkinson.

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


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Where is the Attkisson family from?

You can see how Attkisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attkisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Attkisson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Attkisson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Attkisson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Attkisson families in 1911.
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What did your Attkisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Attkisson. 45% of Attkisson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Attkisson women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Attkisson were Carpenter and Common 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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Common Laborer
    50%

What Attkisson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Attkisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attkisson 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Attkisson. 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 255 military records available for the last name Attkisson. For the veterans among your Attkisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attkisson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Attkisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Attkisson in 1951 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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