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Ayde Family History

Ayde 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: Hyde, Aude, Lyde, Ade, Aye, Aide, Ayre, Aydt, Rye, Rode

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Where is the Ayde family from?

You can see how Ayde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ayde family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ayde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Ayde families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ayde's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ayde families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ayde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ayde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ayde. 72% of Ayde men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Ayde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayde 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ayde. 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 101 military records available for the last name Ayde. For the veterans among your Ayde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayde lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ayde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ayde in 1962 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ayde 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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