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Layher Family History

Layher Surname Meaning

German: variant of Layer

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


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Where is the Layher family from?

You can see how Layher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Layher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Layher families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Layher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Layher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layher 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 Layher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Layher. 31% of Layher men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Layher women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Layher were Attendant and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Attendant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Layher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Layher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layher 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Layher. 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 160 military records available for the last name Layher. For the veterans among your Layher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Layher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Layher in 1965 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Layher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Layher 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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