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Layfer Family History

Layfer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Layer, Laufer, Layher, Sayer, Lander, Mayer, Hayer, Lanier, Lauer

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Where is the Layfer family from?

You can see how Layfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Layfer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Layfer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Layfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Layfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layfer 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 Layfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Layfer. 100% of Layfer men worked as a Painter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

What Layfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Layfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layfer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Layfer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Layfer. For the veterans among your Layfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layfer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Layfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Layfer in 1968 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Layfer 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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