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Aitkin Family History

Aitkin 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: Itkin, Witkin, Atkin, Aitken, Aikin, Pitkin, Litwin, Botkin, Aiton

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Where is the Aitkin family from?

You can see how Aitkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aitkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Aitkin families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Aitkin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Aitkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aitkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Aitkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aitkin. 100% of Aitkin men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Aitkin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Paid Domestic
    4%

What Aitkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Aitkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitkin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Aitkin. 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 784 military records available for the last name Aitkin. For the veterans among your Aitkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aitkin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Aitkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Aitkin in 1954 was 29, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aitkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aitkin 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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