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Aitkson Family History

Aitkson 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, Hitson, Rickson, Hinkson, Hickson, Nickson, Kitson, Ritson

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Where is the Aitkson family from?

You can see how Aitkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitkson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Aitkson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Aitkson families living in Ayrshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Aitkson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Aitkson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aitkson 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 27 census records available for the last name Aitkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitkson 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 Aitkson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Aitkson. For the veterans among your Aitkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aitkson lifespan?

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