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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
- Lyonell Tyre Ayers -- --, 1568 August 8, 1638
- Joseph Ayers -- --, 1655 November 3, 1740
- Edward Ayers -- --, 1658 May 19, 1692
- Moses Ayers -- --, 1641 December 0, 1700 Massachusetts
- Moses Jerome Ayers -- --, 1858 May 10, 1938 West Virginia
Ayers Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Ayers -- --, 1657 April 19, 1743
- Judith Ayers -- --, 1942 September 29, 2010 Alabama
- Albert Able H Ayers -- --, 1846 December 0, 1870
- Daniel Dan Jackson Ayers -- --, 1835 July 24, 1863
- Mary Ayers -- --, 1625 September 22, 1692
