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Ayling Family History

Ayling Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Ayling (Old English Ætheling a derivative of æthel ‘noble’). This word was commonly used as a byname among Anglo-Saxons before and after the Norman Conquest and was in use for a time as a personal name. The surname derives from this use rather than from a nickname; still less does it denote descent from Anglo-Saxon nobility.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Darling, Arling, Alling, Illing, Harling, Etling, Halling, Emling

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Where is the Ayling family from?

You can see how Ayling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ayling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ayling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Ayling families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ayling's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ayling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ayling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ayling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ayling. 19% of Ayling men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Ayling women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ayling were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 55,000 census records available for the last name Ayling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ayling 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ayling. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ayling. For the veterans among your Ayling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ayling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ayling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Ayling in 1962 was 91, and 62 in 2004.

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