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Atkin Family History

Atkin Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Atkin (composed of Ade + the diminutive suffix -kin).

This is one of the many medieval pet forms of Adam.

Compare Scottish Aitken.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Atkin family from?

You can see how Atkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Atkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Atkin families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Atkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Atkin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Atkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atkin. 13% of Atkin men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Atkin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atkin were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Secretary
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 76,000 census records available for the last name Atkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atkin 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 46,000 immigration records available for the last name Atkin. 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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There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Atkin. For the veterans among your Atkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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