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Aylward Family History

Aylward Surname Meaning

English: from a Middle English personal name Ailward Old English Æthelweard composed of elements meaning ‘noble’ + ‘guardian’.

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

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


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Where is the Aylward family from?

You can see how Aylward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aylward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aylward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 220 Aylward families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Aylward's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aylward families in 1891.
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What did your Aylward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aylward. 20% of Aylward men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Aylward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aylward were Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Aylward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aylward 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Aylward. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Aylward. For the veterans among your Aylward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aylward lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Aylward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aylward in 1952 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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