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Eayrs Family History

Eayrs Surname Meaning

see Ayres.

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


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Where is the Eayrs family from?

You can see how Eayrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eayrs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eayrs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Eayrs families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Eayrs's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Eayrs families in 1891.
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What did your Eayrs 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 Eayrs. 43% of Eayrs men worked as a Farmer and 94% of Eayrs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eayrs were Farming and Private Means.

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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
    43%
  • Assistant General Deale
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Eayrs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eayrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eayrs 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Eayrs. 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 383 military records available for the last name Eayrs. For the veterans among your Eayrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eayrs lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Eayrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eayrs in 1955 was 50, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eayrs 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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