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Origins of the Aitchison surname

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About the Aitchisons

We have a total number of 19470 records for people with the last name Aitchison.

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Where do most Aitchisons live?

In 1921, most Aitchisons lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Aitchisons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 16,400 records for the Aitchison surname. The oldest one dates back to 1728.

Who were Aitchisons most likely to marry?

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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

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