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Where is the Layng family from?
You can see how Layng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layng family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Layng families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Layng family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Layng's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Layng families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1940, Machinist and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Layng. 50% of Layng men worked as a Machinist and 43% of Layng women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Layng were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .
Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Layng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Layng in 1960 was 56, and 76 in 2004.