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Ayers Family History
Ayers Genealogy & Family TreeAyers is a Scottish name from Ayrshire, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It referred to someone from the city of Ayr. The earliest known ancestor--Henry Ayer--was recorded in 1273. Roots for this name can also be found in England. The family motto is Virtute et votes which means "By virtue and vows."
Other spellings include "Ayre," "Ayers," and "Air." Notable people with the surname include American basketball coach Randy Ayers (Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards), British musician Kevin Ayers (Soft Machine), and American actress Phylicia Ayers-Allen, better known as Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show, Frankie & Alice, One Life to Live). The first Ayers to come to America were Thomas and Mary Ayers in Massachusetts in 1635.
Ayers Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Joseph Ayers -- --, 1655 November 3, 1740
- Edward Ayers -- --, 1658 May 19, 1692
- Lyonell Tyre Ayers -- --, 1568 August 8, 1638
- John Ayers -- --, 1582 March 31, 1657
- John Ayers -- --, 1656 April 19, 1743 Massachusetts
Ayers Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Jane Ayers -- --, 1847 March 27, 1895 Pennsylvania
- Ella Mae Ayers -- --, 1860 July 2, 1861 Iowa
- Elisa Anne Ayers -- --, 1844 March 0, 1880 Georgia
- Robert Ayers -- --, 1767 June 0, 1819 New Jersey
- Jackson Ayers -- --, 1766 December 0, 1840 New Jersey
