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Layons Family History

Layons 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: Lyons, Lamons, Lyon, Rayon, Layton, Lamont, Lagos, Lazos, Laton

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Where is the Layons family from?

You can see how Layons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Layons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Layons families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Layons's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Layons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layons 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 Layons ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Layons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layons 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Layons. 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 20 military records available for the last name Layons. For the veterans among your Layons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layons lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Layons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Layons in 1976 was 67, and 64 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Layons 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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