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Ayris Family History

Ayris Name Meaning

see Ayres .

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


Similar surnames: Aris, Ayres, Boris, April, Paris, Harris, Arras, Idris, Annis, Cyrus

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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 1880 there were 12 Ayris families living in Michigan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ayris's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ayris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ayris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ayris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ayris. 34% of Ayris men worked as a Painter and 100% of Ayris women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Painter
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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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 the USA, 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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