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Aither Family History

Aither 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: Gaither, Bither, Arther, Aicher, Fisher, Arthur, Risher, Alter

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Where is the Aither family from?

You can see how Aither families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aither family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aither families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Aither families living in Perthshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Aither's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Aither families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aither 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 Aither ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aither. 67% of Aither women worked as a House 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • House Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Aither. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aither 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Aither. 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 28 military records available for the last name Aither. For the veterans among your Aither ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aither lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Aither life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Aither in 1968 was 77, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aither 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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