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Ayd Family History

Ayd 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: Ard, Aye, Ayo, Aydt, Aud, Yu, May, Hay, Bard, Yi

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Where is the Ayd family from?

You can see how Ayd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ayd family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ayd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ayd families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ayd's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ayd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ayd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ayd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ayd. 100% of Ayd men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Ayd women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Ayd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayd 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Ayd. 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 397 military records available for the last name Ayd. For the veterans among your Ayd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayd lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ayd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ayd in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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