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Aigner Family History

Aigner Name Meaning

South German: variant spelling of Eigner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Agner, Signer, Aicher, Eigner, Kiener, Rainer, Gigler, Raisner, Winer

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Where is the Aigner family from?

You can see how Aigner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aigner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aigner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Aigner families living in Middlesex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Aigner's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Aigner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aigner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aigner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aigner. 20% of Aigner men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Aigner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aigner were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
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What Aigner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aigner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aigner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Aigner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Aigner. For the veterans among your Aigner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aigner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Aigner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Aigner in 1958 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

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