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Atkenson Family History

Atkenson 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: Atkinson, Atkeson, Atkerson, Stenson, Steenson, Akerson, Aspenson

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Where is the Atkenson family from?

You can see how Atkenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atkenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Atkenson families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Atkenson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Atkenson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atkenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atkenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atkenson. 30% of Atkenson men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Atkenson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atkenson were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Atkenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkenson 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Atkenson. 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 131 military records available for the last name Atkenson. For the veterans among your Atkenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atkenson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Atkenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Atkenson in 1964 was 47, and 83 in 1998.

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