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Layl Family History

Layl 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: Lal, Lay, Lail, Kayl, Rayl, Lall, Laye, May, Hay, Gall

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Where is the Layl family from?

You can see how Layl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layl family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Layl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Layl families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Layl's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Layl families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layl 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 Layl ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Layl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Layl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layl 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Layl. 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 115 military records available for the last name Layl. For the veterans among your Layl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Layl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Layl in 1966 was 70, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Layl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Layl 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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