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Laymon Family History

Laymon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Layman.

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


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Where is the Laymon family from?

You can see how Laymon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laymon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Laymon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Laymon families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laymon's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Laymon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laymon 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 Laymon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laymon. 30% of Laymon men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Laymon women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laymon were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Proprietor
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Laymon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laymon 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Laymon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laymon. For the veterans among your Laymon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laymon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Laymon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Laymon in 1953 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laymon 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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