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Aymett Family History

Aymett 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: Emmett, Syrett, Arnett, Lycett, Annett, Ament, Payment, Hammett

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Where is the Aymett family from?

You can see how Aymett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aymett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aymett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Aymett family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Aymett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aymett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aymett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Aymett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aymett. 100% of Aymett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Aymett women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Aymett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Aymett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aymett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Aymett. 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 88 military records available for the last name Aymett. For the veterans among your Aymett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aymett lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Aymett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Aymett in 1959 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aymett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aymett 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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