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Ay Family History

Ay Surname Meaning

Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from ay ‘Moon’ by extension also ‘beautiful face’.

Hungarian (Áy): unexplained.

Chinese: alternative Mandarin form of the surname 艾 see Ai.

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


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Where is the Ay family from?

You can see how Ay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Ay families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ay's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ay families in 1891.
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What did your Ay 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 Ay. 100% of Ay men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Ay 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Ay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ay 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 Ay. 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 798 military records available for the last name Ay. For the veterans among your Ay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ay in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ay 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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