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Aitchson Family History

Aitchson 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: Aitchison, Atchison, Ritchison, Atcheson, Pichon, Hitchen, Aiton

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Where is the Aitchson family from?

You can see how Aitchson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitchson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aitchson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Aitchson families living in Northumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Aitchson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Aitchson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Aitchson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitchson 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Aitchson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Aitchson. For the veterans among your Aitchson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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