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Laye Family History

Laye Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lee. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 李 based on its Cantonese pronunciation. See Li

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Laye family from?

You can see how Laye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Laye families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Laye's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Laye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Laye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Laye. 60% of Laye men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Laye women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laye were Fann Labourer and Lady Tracer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Fann Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Lady Tracer
    5%

What Laye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Laye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laye census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 582 immigration records available for the last name Laye. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 785 military records available for the last name Laye. For the veterans among your Laye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laye lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Laye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Laye in 1952 was 35, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laye ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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