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Layous Family History

Layous 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: Ayoub, Latour, Lagos, Lanoue, Lazos, Bayus, Labus, Rayos, Lacour

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Where is the Layous family from?

You can see how Layous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layous family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Layous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Layous families living in California. This was about 13% of all the recorded Layous's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Layous families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layous 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 Layous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Layous. 50% of Layous men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Layous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layous 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Layous. 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 10 military records available for the last name Layous. For the veterans among your Layous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layous lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Layous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Layous in 1977 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

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