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Aitchison Family History

Aitchison Surname Meaning

Scottish form of Atchison.

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


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Where is the Aitchison family from?

You can see how Aitchison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitchison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aitchison families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 144 Aitchison families living in Northumberland. This was about 29% of all the recorded Aitchison's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Aitchison families in 1891.
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What did your Aitchison 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 Aitchison. 19% of Aitchison men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Aitchison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aitchison were Bank Clerk and Domestic Servant.

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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
    19%
  • Farm Labourer
    7%
  • Trawler Fisherman
    5%
  • Bank Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Aitchison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitchison 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Aitchison. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Aitchison. For the veterans among your Aitchison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aitchison lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Aitchison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Aitchison in 1956 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aitchison 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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