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Ayto Family History

Ayto Surname Meaning

variant of Eatough.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ayto family from?

You can see how Ayto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ayto family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Ayto families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ayto's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ayto families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ayto 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 Ayto ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ayto. 90% of Ayto 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
    90%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ayto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayto 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ayto. 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 71 military records available for the last name Ayto. For the veterans among your Ayto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayto lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Ayto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ayto in 2001 was 92, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ayto 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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