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Aitcheson Family History

Aitcheson 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: Atcheson, Aitchison, Atchison, Acheson, Ritchison, Richeson

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Where is the Aitcheson family from?

You can see how Aitcheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitcheson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aitcheson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 27 Aitcheson families living in Northumberland. This was about 24% of all the recorded Aitcheson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Aitcheson families in 1891.
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What did your Aitcheson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aitcheson. 100% of Aitcheson men worked as a Coal Hewer and 100% of Aitcheson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Aitcheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitcheson 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 Aitcheson. 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 502 military records available for the last name Aitcheson. For the veterans among your Aitcheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aitcheson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Aitcheson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Aitcheson in 1968 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aitcheson 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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