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Ayars Family History

Ayars Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ayers.

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


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Where is the Ayars family from?

You can see how Ayars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ayars family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ayars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Ayars families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ayars's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ayars families in 1891.
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What did your Ayars ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ayars. 100% of Ayars women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ayars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayars 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Ayars. 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 939 military records available for the last name Ayars. For the veterans among your Ayars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayars lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ayars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ayars in 1957 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ayars 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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