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Aitckinson Family History

Aitckinson 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: Dickinson, Atkinson, Atchinson, Aitchison, Atchison, Adkinson

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Where is the Aitckinson family from?

You can see how Aitckinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitckinson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Aitckinson families living in West Lothian. This was about 89% of all the recorded Aitckinson's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Aitckinson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Aitckinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitckinson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Aitckinson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Aitckinson. For the veterans among your Aitckinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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