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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
- Anne Ayers -- --, 1610 December 0, 1674
- Sarah Ayers -- --, 1786 December 0, 1868 New Jersey
- Elizabeth Abigail Ayers -- --, 1829 August 0, 1882
- Jane Ayers -- --, 1841 November 8, 1899
- Claude Pearl Ayers -- --, 1936 May 9, 1998
Ayers Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Robert Charles Ayers -- --, 1845 December 0, 1892 Virginia
- George A Ayers -- --, 1882 November 3, 1932
- William D. Ayers -- --, 1898 October 0, 1956 Pennsylvania
- George Lewis Ayers -- --, 1847 March 23, 1902 New York
- James Ayers -- --, 1734 June 0, 1797
