Ayer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ayer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ayer family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 12
Agricultural Labourer 9
Coal Miner 4
Dress Maker 3
Scholar Board School 3
Labourer 3
Cotton Weaver 2
Farm Servant Indoor 2
Milliner 2
Bricklayer Journeyman 1
Builder Employing 6 Mechanic & 4 Labourer 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Carpenter 1
Civil Servant Out Of Office 1
Brewer & Beerseller 1
Draper Apprentice 1
Gardener Domestic 1
House Keeper 1
Groom Gardener 1
Straw Plaiter 1
Boot Maker 1
Joiner And Grocer 1
No Occupation 1
Signalman 1
Shoe Maker 1

Ayer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Eyre 25% 25,456
2 Ayre 50% 12,314
3 Ayer 100% 1,077
4 Yare 25% 830
5 Eyer 75% 477
6 Year 50% 205
7 Yore 25% 156

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The surname Ayer is the 3rd most popular variant of Eyre.

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