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![Show Contents]() Aylor History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The surname Aylor is a German occupational surname that evolved in the region known as the Rhineland. Germans at first used only one name, but population growth and increased travel in medieval times caused confusion between people of the same name, forcing the people to adopt hereditary surnames. These names often identified people by the kind of work they did. Aylor is a name for a brave warrior. The surname Aylor originally derived from the German words "agil" which means "weapon," and "hard," which means "hard." A broad and miscellaneous class of names, nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character. Early Origins of the Aylor familyThe surname Aylor was first found in the Lower Rhine region, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Aylor familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Aylor research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Aylor History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Aylor Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Aylor include Eiler, Eil, Eill, Eyler, Eyll, Eiller, Eyller and others. Early Notables of the Aylor familyMore information is included under the topic Early Aylor Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Aylor migration to the United States | + |
Between the 17th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Europeans came to North America, and many Rhinelanders were among them. They had many various reasons for making the choice: to escape poverty and persecution, for adventure, and for the opportunity to own their own land. Ellis Island, one of the main American immigration centers, saw many settlers as they moved on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, they found homes in Ontario, and on the great plains of the Midwestern provinces. The Aylor were among of the early German families that came to North America:
Aylor Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- R.E. Aylor, aged 34, who settled in America from London, in 1895
Aylor Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Walter Aylor, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States, in 1923
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- James H Aylor (b. 1978), American engineering Professor at the University of Virginia
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Aylor migration to the United States 
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