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Aitcheson Family History

Aitcheson 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: Atcheson, Aitchison, Atchison, Acheson, Ritchison, Richeson

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Where is the Aitcheson family from?

You can see how Aitcheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitcheson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aitcheson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 127 Aitcheson families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Aitcheson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Aitcheson families in 1911.
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What did your Aitcheson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Aitcheson. 58% of Aitcheson men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Aitcheson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aitcheson were Income and Section Foreman. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Constructor
    11%
  • Agent
    11%
  • Income
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Section Foreman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Aitcheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitcheson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Aitcheson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 502 military records available for the last name Aitcheson. For the veterans among your Aitcheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aitcheson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Aitcheson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Aitcheson in 1968 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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