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Alyward Family History

Alyward Name 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: Alward, Allard, Hayward, Aylward, Cloward, Alwardt, Elward, Sayward

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Where is the Alyward family from?

You can see how Alyward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alyward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alyward families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Alyward families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Alyward's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Alyward families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alyward surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alyward ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Alyward. 100% of Alyward men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Alyward women worked as a Nurse. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alyward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alyward 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Alyward. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Alyward. For the veterans among your Alyward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alyward lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Alyward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Alyward in 1965 was 62, and 71 in 2000.

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