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Aitkin Family History

Aitkin 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: Itkin, Witkin, Atkin, Aitken, Aikin, Pitkin, Litwin, Botkin, Aiton

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Where is the Aitkin family from?

You can see how Aitkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aitkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aitkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 44 Aitkin families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Aitkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Aitkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aitkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aitkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Aitkin. 59% of Aitkin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Aitkin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aitkin were Clerk and Nurse. .

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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
    59%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Aitkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aitkin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Aitkin. 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 784 military records available for the last name Aitkin. For the veterans among your Aitkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aitkin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Aitkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Aitkin in 1954 was 29, and 85 in 2003.

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