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Aita Family History

Aita Surname Meaning

Southern Italian: habitational name from Aieta in Cosenza, named with Greek aetos ‘eagle’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Aita family from?

You can see how Aita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aita family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Aita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Aita families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Aita's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aita families in 1891.
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What did your Aita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aita. 23% of Aita men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Aita women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aita were Clerk and Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    23%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Helper General
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Aita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Aita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aita 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Aita. 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 216 military records available for the last name Aita. For the veterans among your Aita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aita lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Aita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aita in 1949 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aita 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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