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Layt Family History

Layt Surname Meaning

see Lait.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Layt family from?

You can see how Layt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Layt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Layt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Layt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Layt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layt 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 Layt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Salvation Army Officer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Layt. 100% of Layt men worked as a Salvation Army Officer and 100% of Layt 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Salvation Army Officer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Layt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layt 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Layt. 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 35 military records available for the last name Layt. For the veterans among your Layt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Layt 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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