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Layless Family History

Layless 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: Lawless, Bayless, Bayliss, Lyness, Harless, Ayles, Wanless, Gayles

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Where is the Layless family from?

You can see how Layless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layless family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Layless families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Layless's in USA. New York had the highest population of Layless families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layless 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 Layless ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Layless. 100% of Layless women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Layless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layless 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Layless. 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 14 military records available for the last name Layless. For the veterans among your Layless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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