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Atkinson Family History
Atkinson Genealogy & Family TreeAtkinson is an English name from Northumberland and Cumberland, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Hebrew given name Adam which means "red." The earliest known ancestor--John Atkynsoun--was recorded in 1387. Roots for the name can also be found in Scotland. The family motto is Esperance en Dieu which means "Hope in God."
Other spellings include "Aitkinson," "Atkenson," "Aitkenson," "Attkinson," and "Atkington." Notable people with the surname include British actor Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean, The Lion King, Johnny English), American jockey Theodore Francis Atkinson, and English actress Jayne Atkinson (Free Willie, The Village, 24). The first Atkinson to come to America was Francis Atkinson in Virginia in 1623.
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Atkinson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sarah E Atkinson -- --, 1899 April 6, 1931
- Lydia Elizabeth Atkinson -- --, 1632 December 0, 1739
- Elizabeth Atkinson -- --, 1670 January 11, 1669
- John Atkinson -- --, 1590 August 20, 1631 Middlesex
- Mary Agnes Atkinson -- --, 1882 January 8, 1950
Atkinson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Anne Pleasants Atkinson -- --, 1789 December 0, 1827 Virginia
- Lucy Atkinson -- --, 1810 December 30, 1829 Virginia
- Robert Atkinson -- --, 1808 April 21, 1873 Virginia
- Alice Atkinson -- --, 1748 February 26, 1820
- Isabel Atkinson -- --, 1570 December 0, 1582
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