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Aitke Family History

Aitke 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: Litke, Aitken, Pike, Aiton, Astle, Ike, Eike, Ake, Limke, Hilke

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Where is the Aitke family from?

You can see how Aitke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aitke families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Aitke family living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Aitke's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Aitke families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aitke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Aitke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitke 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 Aitke. 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 military records available for the last name Aitke. For the veterans among your Aitke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aitke 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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