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Ailer Family History

Ailer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Adler, Filer, Bailer, Miler, Ailey, Mailer, Agler, Ahler, Siler

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Where is the Ailer family from?

You can see how Ailer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ailer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ailer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ailer families living in British Columbia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ailer's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ailer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ailer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ailer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ailer. 50% of Ailer men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Ailer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ailer were Truck Driver and 0.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • House Wife
    17%
  • 0
    17%

What Ailer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Ailer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ailer 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ailer. 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 403 military records available for the last name Ailer. For the veterans among your Ailer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ailer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ailer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ailer in 1965 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ailer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ailer 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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