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Origins of the Aitkin surname

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Where do most Aitkins live?

In 1921, most Aitkins lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Aitkins

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,180 records for the Aitkin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.

Who were Aitkins most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Aitkin first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Aitkins

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Aitkins in 1921
Dressmaker

27

Domestic Servant

18

Housekeeper

17

F S

14

House Servant

11

Common Male occupations for Aitkins in 1921
Coal Miner

22

Tailor

22

Weaver

20

Fisherman

18

Joiner

18

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