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Aytes Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Yates with loss of initial Y-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nytes, Ayres, Ayles, Ates, Hayter, Ayer, Estes, Pyles, Lyles, Hayles

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Where is the Aytes family from?

You can see how Aytes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aytes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aytes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Aytes families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Aytes's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Aytes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aytes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aytes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aytes. 48% of Aytes men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Aytes women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aytes were Shoe Worker and Shoe Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Porter
    11%
  • Shoe Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Serving
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Shoe Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aytes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aytes 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Aytes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 293 military records available for the last name Aytes. For the veterans among your Aytes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aytes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Aytes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Aytes in 1959 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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