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Adkisson Name Meaning

Reduced form of English Adkinson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Adkison, Atkisson, Adkerson, Atkison, Addison, Attkisson, Adkinson

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Where is the Adkisson family from?

You can see how Adkisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adkisson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Adkisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Adkisson family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Adkisson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Adkisson families in 1911.
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What did your Adkisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adkisson. 33% of Adkisson men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Adkisson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adkisson were Operator and Teacher. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Adkisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adkisson 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Adkisson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Adkisson. For the veterans among your Adkisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adkisson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Adkisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Adkisson in 1942 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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