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Aylor Family History

Aylor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ehler or Öhler (see Ohler) and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) surname (compare Ayler and Eyler).

English: variant of Ayler.

This surname appears to have died out in Britain.

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


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Where is the Aylor family from?

You can see how Aylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aylor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aylor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Aylor families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Aylor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aylor families in 1891.
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What did your Aylor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aylor. 100% of Aylor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Aylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aylor 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Aylor. 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 Aylor. For the veterans among your Aylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aylor lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Aylor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Aylor in 1950 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aylor 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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