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Aylmer Family History

Aylmer Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Ailmer from Old English Æthelmǣr composed of the elements æthel ‘noble’ and mǣre ‘famous’.

This English name has been established in Ireland since the 16th century.

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


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Where is the Aylmer family from?

You can see how Aylmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aylmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aylmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Aylmer families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Aylmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aylmer families in 1891.
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What did your Aylmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aylmer. 28% of Aylmer men worked as a Farm Labourer and 70% of Aylmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aylmer were Decorator (house) and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    28%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Decorator (house)
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Aylmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Aylmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aylmer 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 Aylmer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Aylmer. For the veterans among your Aylmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aylmer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Aylmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Aylmer in 1943 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aylmer 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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