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Ayes Family History

Ayes 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: Hayes, Ades, Ames, Ayer, Ares, Ayers, Ales, Aye, Ayles, Akes

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Where is the Ayes family from?

You can see how Ayes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ayes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ayes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Ayes families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ayes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ayes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ayes 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 Ayes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ayes. 80% of Ayes 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
    80%
  • Machinist (sanitary Goods)
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ayes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ayes. 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 541 military records available for the last name Ayes. For the veterans among your Ayes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ayes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ayes in 1964 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ayes 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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