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Ayleward Family History

Ayleward 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: Aylward, Alward, Seward, Legard, Appleyard, Millward, Allard, Hayward

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Where is the Ayleward family from?

You can see how Ayleward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ayleward family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ayleward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ayleward families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ayleward's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ayleward families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Ayleward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayleward 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ayleward. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ayleward. For the veterans among your Ayleward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayleward lifespan?

Average Ayleward life expectancy in 1987 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ayleward 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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