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Aitner Family History

Aitner 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: Kitner, Eitner, Bitner, Aigner, Ritner, Pitner, Pinner, Alter

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Where is the Aitner family from?

You can see how Aitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Aitner family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Aitner's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Aitner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Aitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Aitner. 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 4 military records available for the last name Aitner. For the veterans among your Aitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aitner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Aitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aitner in 1973 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aitner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aitner 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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