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Aisbitt Family History

Aisbitt Surname 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: Nesbitt, Hibbitt, Abbitt, Nisbett, Abbott, Rabbitt, Lippitt, Sibbett

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Where is the Aisbitt family from?

You can see how Aisbitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aisbitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Aisbitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Aisbitt families living in Durham. This was about 56% of all the recorded Aisbitt's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Aisbitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aisbitt 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 Aisbitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aisbitt. 50% of Aisbitt men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Aisbitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aisbitt were Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Colliery Hewer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aisbitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aisbitt 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Aisbitt. 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 96 military records available for the last name Aisbitt. For the veterans among your Aisbitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aisbitt lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Aisbitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Aisbitt in 1994 was 73, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aisbitt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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