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Laymann Family History

Laymann 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: Layman, Lahmann, Laumann, Hayman, Lyman, Lehmann, Lachmann, Rayman

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Where is the Laymann family from?

You can see how Laymann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laymann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Laymann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Laymann families living in Tennessee. This was about 48% of all the recorded Laymann's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Laymann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laymann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Laymann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laymann 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Laymann. 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 143 military records available for the last name Laymann. For the veterans among your Laymann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laymann lifespan?

Average Laymann life expectancy in 1981 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laymann 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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