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Ayi Family History

Ayi 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: Yi, Ali, Aki, Aye, Ayo, Ji, Yu, Li, Shi, May

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Where is the Ayi family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ayi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Ayi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayi 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ayi. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ayi. For the veterans among your Ayi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayi lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1996, in the United States, Ayi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ayi in 1994 was 72, and 51 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ayi 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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