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Origins of the Ayscough surname

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We have a total number of 1584 records for people with the last name Ayscough.

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Where do most Ayscoughs live?

In 1921, most Ayscoughs lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Ayscoughs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,420 records for the Ayscough surname. The oldest one dates back to 1665.

Who were Ayscoughs most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ayscough first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Ayscoughs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ayscoughs in 1921
Dressmaker

7

Annuitant

4

Confectioner

4

Domestic Servant

4

General Servant Domestic

4

Common Male occupations for Ayscoughs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

13

Tallow Chandler

13

Farmer

11

Farmers Son

7

Butcher

5

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