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Aitson Family History

Aitson Name 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: Aiton, Hitson, Kitson, Ritson, Alton, Sibson, Anson, Lipson, Ditton

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Where is the Aitson family from?

You can see how Aitson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Aitson family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Aitson's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Aitson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aitson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aitson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Aitson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Aitson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Aitson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Aitson. For the veterans among your Aitson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aitson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Aitson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Aitson in 1972 was 86, and 76 in 2003.

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