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Laylin Family History

Laylin 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: Laflin, Baylin, Karlin, Maslin, Carlin, Malin, Vallin, Lavin, Gatlin

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Where is the Laylin family from?

You can see how Laylin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laylin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laylin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Laylin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Laylin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laylin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laylin 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 Laylin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laylin. 56% of Laylin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Laylin women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Lawyer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Laylin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Laylin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laylin 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Laylin. 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 72 military records available for the last name Laylin. For the veterans among your Laylin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laylin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Laylin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Laylin in 1964 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laylin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laylin 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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