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Aithin Family History

Aithin 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: Litwin, Aiton, Itkin, Alphin, Astin, Anthis, Autin, Witkin, Althen

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Where is the Aithin family from?

You can see how Aithin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aithin family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Aithin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Aithin family living in Angus. This was about 33% of all the recorded Aithin's in Scotland. Angus and 2 other counties had the highest population of Aithin families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Aithin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aithin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Aithin. 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 military records available for the last name Aithin. For the veterans among your Aithin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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