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Aitchinson Family History

Aitchinson 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: Atchinson, Aitchison, Atchison, Hutchinson, Ritchison, Dickinson

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Where is the Aitchinson family from?

You can see how Aitchinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitchinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aitchinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Aitchinson families living in Northumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Aitchinson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Aitchinson families in 1891.
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What did your Aitchinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aitchinson. 40% of Aitchinson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%
  • Domestic Duties
    20%
  • Tailors Machinist
    20%
  • Shop Assistant
    20%

What Aitchinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aitchinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitchinson 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Aitchinson. 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 109 military records available for the last name Aitchinson. For the veterans among your Aitchinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aitchinson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Aitchinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Aitchinson in 1971 was 79, and 59 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aitchinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aitchinson 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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