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Aithen Family History

Aithen 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: Althen, Fithen, Aitken, Anthes, Athens, Hitchen, Aiton, Eichen, Then

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Where is the Aithen family from?

You can see how Aithen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aithen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aithen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Aithen families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Aithen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aithen families in 1891.
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What did your Aithen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aithen. 100% of Aithen 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aithen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aithen 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Aithen. 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 67 military records available for the last name Aithen. For the veterans among your Aithen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aithen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aithen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aithen

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