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Layner Family History

Layner 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: Layer, Ladner, Rayner, Lahner, Lakner, Larner, Latner, Laner, Layher

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Where is the Layner family from?

You can see how Layner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Layner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Layner family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Layner's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Layner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layner 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 Layner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Layner. 100% of Layner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Layner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layner 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Layner. 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 54 military records available for the last name Layner. For the veterans among your Layner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Layner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Layner in 1968 was 67, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Layner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Layner 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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