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Atkind Family History

Atkind 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: Atkin, Atkins, Kind, Itkin, Askin, Adkins, Etkin, Alkins, Arkin

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Where is the Atkind family from?

You can see how Atkind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkind family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Atkind families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1920 there were 2 Atkind families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Atkind's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Atkind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atkind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atkind ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Atkind ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Atkind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkind 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Atkind. 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 14 military records available for the last name Atkind. For the veterans among your Atkind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atkind lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Atkind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Atkind in 1963 was 73, and 95 in 1985.

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