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Atchenson Family History

Atchenson Name 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, Atchinson, Atchison, Acheson, Athens, Stenson, Michelson

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Where is the Atchenson family from?

You can see how Atchenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atchenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atchenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Atchenson family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Atchenson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Atchenson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atchenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atchenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Atchenson. 100% of Atchenson men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Atchenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atchenson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Atchenson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Atchenson. For the veterans among your Atchenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atchenson lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Atchenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Atchenson in 1984 was 97, and 71 in 1998.

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