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Laybourne Family History

Laybourne Surname Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from Leyburn in Yorkshire.

The placename probably derives from Old English hlēg ‘shelter’ + burna ‘spring stream’.

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


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Where is the Laybourne family from?

You can see how Laybourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laybourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laybourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Laybourne families living in Durham. This was about 36% of all the recorded Laybourne's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Laybourne families in 1891.
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What did your Laybourne 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 Laybourne. 34% of Laybourne men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Laybourne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laybourne were Railway Clerk and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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
    34%
  • Cowman
    23%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    23%
  • Railway Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Laybourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laybourne 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Laybourne. 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 432 military records available for the last name Laybourne. For the veterans among your Laybourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laybourne lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Laybourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Laybourne in 1958 was 28, and 87 in 2004.

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