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Aithwaite Family History

Aithwaite 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: Braithwaite, Garthwaite, Thwaites, Thwaits, Brathwaite, Witherite

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Where is the Aithwaite family from?

You can see how Aithwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aithwaite family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Aithwaite families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aithwaite's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Aithwaite families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aithwaite 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 Aithwaite 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 Aithwaite. 100% of Aithwaite men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Aithwaite women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Aithwaite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Aithwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aithwaite 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Aithwaite. 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 41 military records available for the last name Aithwaite. For the veterans among your Aithwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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