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Aiston Family History

Aiston 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: Alston, Aston, Liston, Aiton, Abston, Auston, Austin, Hilton, Easton

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Where is the Aiston family from?

You can see how Aiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aiston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Aiston families living in Northumberland. This was about 34% of all the recorded Aiston's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Aiston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aiston 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 Aiston 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 Aiston. 50% of Aiston men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Aiston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aiston were Bricklayer and Cafe Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Boarding House Keeper
    3%
  • Cafe Waitress
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aiston 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Aiston. 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 343 military records available for the last name Aiston. For the veterans among your Aiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aiston lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Aiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aiston in 1961 was 57, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aiston 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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