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Ayser Family History

Ayser 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: Ayer, Kyser, Kayser, Ryser, Hyser, Ayler, Sayer, Asker, Kaiser, Alger

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Where is the Ayser family from?

You can see how Ayser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ayser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ayser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ayser families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ayser's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ayser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ayser 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 Ayser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ayser. 60% of Ayser men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Ayser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Ayser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayser 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ayser. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ayser. For the veterans among your Ayser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayser lifespan?

Average Ayser life expectancy in 1976 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ayser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ayser 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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