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Origins of the Atkiss surname

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About the Atkisses

We have a total number of 595 records for people with the last name Atkiss.

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Where do most Atkisses live?

In 1921, most Atkisses lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Atkisses

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 515 records for the Atkiss surname. The oldest one dates back to 1883.

Who were Atkisses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Atkiss first names?

  • William
  • Benjamin
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Atkisses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Atkisses in 1921
Dressmaker

2

Home

2

Private Means

2

Assisting In Business

1

Assitance In House

1

Common Male occupations for Atkisses in 1921
Coal Miner

9

Coal Miner Hewer

3

Collier

3

At Home

2

Boiler Maker

2

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