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![Show Contents]() Aylward History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The roots of this English name predate the Norman invasion of 1066. It comes from the Old English name "Adelweard," which existed before surnames came into usage in Britain. The name is composed of the elements "adal," meaning "noble," and "ward," meaning "guard." Early Origins of the Aylward familyThe surname Aylward was first found in Suffolk, where a Godric filius Aeilwardi was living in 1095. Early History of the Aylward familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Aylward research. Another 56 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1153, 1201, 1229 and 1243 are included under the topic Early Aylward History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Aylward Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Aylward, Ailward, Eylward and others. Early Notables of the Aylward familyDistinguished members of the family include - the Aylward family of Suffok
Aylward World RankingIn the United States, the name Aylward is the 18,822nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Aylward is ranked the 254th most popular surname with an estimated 174 people with that name. 2
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Aylward Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Ellen Aylward, aged 21, who landed in America, in 1895
- Alice Aylward, aged 23, who landed in America from County Waterford, Ireland in 1898
Aylward Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Agnes Aylward, aged 36, who immigrated to the United States from Ballyduff, in 1901
- Edward Aylward, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States from County Waterford, Ireland in 1906
- Edward Aylward, aged 20, who settled in America from Bagnalstown, Ireland, in 1907
- Annie Aylward, aged 11, who immigrated to the United States from Thomastown, Ireland, in 1908
- Anastasia Aylward, aged 26, who landed in America from Belfast, Ireland, in 1912
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Aylward Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Mr. James Aylward, aged 3 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Agnes" departing 10th May 1847 from Cork, Ireland; the ship arrived on 10th June 1847 but he died on board 3
- Mr. James Aylward, aged 88 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Ann Kenny" departing 27th June 1847 from Waterford, Ireland; the ship arrived on 5th August 1847 but he died on board 3
Aylward Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Bernard Joseph Aylward, aged 24, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1917
- Aileen Aylward, aged 2, who immigrated to St. John's, Newfoundland, in 1923
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Aylward Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Edward Aylward, (b. 1809), aged 21, Irish carpenter who was convicted in Waterford, Ireland for 7 years for robbery, transported aboard the "Forth" on 1st January 1830, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1836 4
- Mr. William Aylward, English convict who was convicted in London, England for life, transported aboard the "Bardaster" on 7th September 1835, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 5
- Mr. James Aylward, (May) who was convicted in Devizes, Wiltshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "David Malcolm" on 13th May 1845, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) and Norfolk Island 6
- Mr. Joseph Aylward, Sr. who was convicted in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England for life, transported aboard the "David Malcolm" on 13th May 1845, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) and Norfolk Island 6
- Mr. Joseph Aylward, English convict who was convicted in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Bangalore" on 28th March 1848, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) from Bermuda 7
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Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Aylward Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mrs. Martha B. Aylward, (b. 1827), aged 36, British settler travelling from London, UK aboard the ship "Brothers Pride" arriving in Lyttelton, South Island, New Zealand on 8th December 1863 8
- Mr. Richard Aylward, (b. 1850), aged 13, British settler travelling from London, UK aboard the ship "Brothers Pride" arriving in Lyttelton, South Island, New Zealand on 8th December 1863 8
- Miss Mary Ann Aylward, (b. 1852), aged 11, British settler travelling from London, UK aboard the ship "Brothers Pride" arriving in Lyttelton, South Island, New Zealand on 8th December 1863 8
- Mr. William Aylward, (b. 1854), aged 9, British settler travelling from London, UK aboard the ship "Brothers Pride" arriving in Lyttelton, South Island, New Zealand on 8th December 1863 8
- Miss Martha Aylward, (b. 1856), aged 7, British settler travelling from London, UK aboard the ship "Brothers Pride" arriving in Lyttelton, South Island, New Zealand on 8th December 1863 8
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Aylward (post 1700) | + |
- John Aylward (1946-2022), American actor, best known for playing the former DNC chairman Barry Goodwin on the NBC television series The West Wing
- James P. Aylward (1885-1982), American lawyer and politician, a political associate of President Harry S. Truman
- Richard John "Dick" Aylward (1925-1983), American professional baseball player from Baltimore, Maryland; he played in four games in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians during the 1953 season
- Paul L. Aylward (1908-1996), American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1960, 1972; Candidate for U.S. Senator from Kansas, 1962 9
- John A. Aylward, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, 1906, 1908; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 1912 9
- James Patrick Aylward, American Democratic Party politician, Missouri Democratic State Chair, 1934-39; Member of Democratic National Committee from Missouri, 1934-42; Vice-Chair of Democratic National Committee, 1939 9
- James P. Aylward Jr., American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1956, 1960 9
- James F. Aylward, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 8th District, 1918 9
- Edward F. Aylward, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1960 9
- Robert "Bobby" Aylward (1955-2022), Irish Fianna Fáil politician, Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Carlow–Kilkenny (2007–2011), Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála for Carlow–Kilkenny (2015–present)
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