Origins of the Aitchison surname
About the Aitchisons
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Interesting facts about Aitchison
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Aitchison surname. The oldest one dates back to 1728.
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What are the most common Aitchison first names?
James
John
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Aitchisons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Aitchisons in 1921
Dressmaker
102
Housekeeper
76
Annuitant
59
Domestic Servant
57
F S
53
Common male occupations for Aitchisons in 1921
Fisherman
130
Joiner
95
Coal Miner
83
Tailor
64
Baker
59
