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Aze Family History

Aze Surname Meaning

Most probably a variant of Hayes which is common both as a surname and as a minor place-name in Devon where the original sense ‘enclosure’ (Old English gehæg Middle English hay) had probably developed to ‘farm’ or ‘holding’ (Place-Names of Devon p. 129) by the Middle English period.

Possibly also a variant of Ace.

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


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Where is the Aze family from?

You can see how Aze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aze family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Aze families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Aze's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Aze families in 1891.
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What did your Aze ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aze. 100% of Aze men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Aze women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Aze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aze 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 Aze. 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 32 military records available for the last name Aze. For the veterans among your Aze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aze lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Aze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Aze in 1967 was 75, and 93 in 1990.

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