Aylor History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Aylor family

The surname Aylor was first found in Westmorland. where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1195 when Ralph Baeler held estates in that county.

Early History of the Aylor family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Aylor research. Another 153 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1634, 1642, 1705, 1752 and 1784 are included under the topic Early Aylor History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Aylor Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Aylor include Baylor, Balor, Bayler, Paler, Payler and others.

Early Notables of the Aylor family

Distinguished members of the family include

George Baylor (1752-1784), American soldier during the American Revolutionary War
Sir Edward Paylor, 1st Baronet (d. c. 1642), of Thoralby in the County of York

Aylor migration to the United States +

Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Aylor or a variant listed above:

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

Contemporary Notables of the name Aylor (post 1700) +

James H Aylor (b. 1978), American engineering Professor at the University of Virginia