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Aylwin Family History

Aylwin Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Aylwin (Old English Æðelwine). See also Alwin Elvin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Aylwin family from?

You can see how Aylwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aylwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aylwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 129 Aylwin families living in Sussex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Aylwin's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Aylwin families in 1891.
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What did your Aylwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aylwin. 42% of Aylwin men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Aylwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aylwin were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • General Farm Work
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Aylwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aylwin 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Aylwin. 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 564 military records available for the last name Aylwin. For the veterans among your Aylwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aylwin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Aylwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Aylwin in 1959 was 62, and 50 in 2004.

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