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Ayris Family History

Ayris Surname Meaning

see Ayres.

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


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Where is the Ayris family from?

You can see how Ayris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ayris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ayris families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Ayris families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ayris's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Ayris families in 1911.
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What did your Ayris 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 Ayris. 24% of Ayris men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Ayris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ayris were Grocer (own Account) and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Colliery Hewer
    18%
  • Farm Carter
    12%
  • Grocer (own Account)
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Blanket Weaver
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ayris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayris 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Ayris. 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 484 military records available for the last name Ayris. For the veterans among your Ayris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayris lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Ayris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ayris in 1960 was 55, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ayris 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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