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Aithon Family History

Aithon 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: Aiton, Anthon, Anthony, Alton, Ditton, Litton, Citron, Aston, Mitton

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Where is the Aithon family from?

You can see how Aithon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aithon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aithon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Aithon family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aithon's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Aithon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aithon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Aithon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aithon 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 Aithon. 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 2 military records available for the last name Aithon. For the veterans among your Aithon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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