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Layel Family History

Layel Name 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, Laye, Sayer, Hayes, Gabel, Lal, Tafel, Hamel, Lage, Camel

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Where is the Layel family from?

You can see how Layel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Layel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Layel family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Layel's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Layel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layel 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 Layel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Layel. 60% of Layel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Layel women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Layel were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Layel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Layel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Layel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Layel. For the veterans among your Layel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Layel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Layel in 1970 was 61, and 76 in 2003.

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