Ayre History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsAmong the all the peoples of ancient Scotland, the first to use the name Ayre were the Strathclyde-Britons. It was a name for someone who lived in the city of Ayr in South-Western Scotland. Early Origins of the Ayre familyThe surname Ayre was first found in Ayrshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Àir), formerly a county in the southwestern Strathclyde region of Scotland, that today makes up the Council Areas of South, East, and North Ayrshire, where the family has held a family seat from ancient times. One of the first on record was Reginald Ayr, who was Clerk of Ayr in 1287 and Albinus Ayr had a charter of lands from King Robert the Bruce in 1315. Early History of the Ayre familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ayre research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1522, 1567, 1638 and 1712 are included under the topic Early Ayre History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ayre Spelling VariationsThe variation in the spelling of Medieval names is a result of the lack of spelling rules in the English language prior to the last few hundred years. Before that time, scribes spelled according to sound, often varying the spelling of name within a single document. Ayre has appeared as Ayer, Air, Ayre, Ayers and others. Early Notables of the Ayre familyMore information is included under the topic Early Ayre Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Ayre family to IrelandSome of the Ayre family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
As the persecution of Clan families continued, they sailed for North America in increasing numbers. In most cases, they found the freedom and opportunity they sought. Land was often available and the American War of Independence allowed Scots an opportunity to solidify their independence from the English crown. These settlers and their ancestors went on to play essential roles in the forging of the nations of the United States and Canada. Among them: Ayre Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Ayre Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Ayre Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Ayre Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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