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Aitkens Family History

Aitkens Surname Meaning

Scottish: patronymic from the personal name Aitken.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Aitkens family from?

You can see how Aitkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitkens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aitkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Aitkens families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Aitkens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aitkens families in 1891.
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What did your Aitkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aitkens. 34% of Aitkens women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    34%
  • None
    34%
  • Retired
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Aitkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitkens 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Aitkens. 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 629 military records available for the last name Aitkens. For the veterans among your Aitkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aitkens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Aitkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Aitkens in 1962 was 80, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aitkens 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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