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Atkyns Family History

Atkyns 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: Atkins, Athens, Athans, Adkins, Alkins, Atkin, Watkins, Akins, Aikins

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Where is the Atkyns family from?

You can see how Atkyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkyns family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Atkyns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Atkyns families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Atkyns's in USA. New York had the highest population of Atkyns families in 1880.
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What did your Atkyns ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Atkyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkyns 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Atkyns. 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 10 military records available for the last name Atkyns. For the veterans among your Atkyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atkyns lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Atkyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Atkyns in 1967 was 79, and 71 in 2003.

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