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Layr Family History

Layr 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, Lay, Laur, Lahr, Mayr, Lair, Larr, Laye, Sayer, May

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Where is the Layr family from?

You can see how Layr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layr family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Layr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Layr family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Layr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Layr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Layr ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Layr ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Layr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layr 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Layr. 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 47 military records available for the last name Layr. For the veterans among your Layr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layr lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Layr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Layr in 1967 was 79, and 83 in 2002.

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