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Aitkenson Family History

Aitkenson 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: Dickenson, Atkinson, Aitkens, Wilkenson, Atkeson, Atkerson, Stenson

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Where is the Aitkenson family from?

You can see how Aitkenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitkenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Aitkenson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Aitkenson families living in Northumberland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Aitkenson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Aitkenson families in 1891.
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What did your Aitkenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Aitkenson. 100% of Aitkenson men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Aitkenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitkenson 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Aitkenson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Aitkenson. For the veterans among your Aitkenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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