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Aitch Family History

Aitch 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: Fitch, Ritch, Mitch, Kitch, Ditch, Daitch, Litch, Hitch, Rich, Winch

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Where is the Aitch family from?

You can see how Aitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aitch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Aitch families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aitch's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Aitch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aitch 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 Aitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aitch. 60% of Aitch men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Porter
    20%

What Aitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Aitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitch 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Aitch. 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 34 military records available for the last name Aitch. For the veterans among your Aitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aitch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Aitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Aitch in 1964 was 69, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aitch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aitch 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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