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Laythe Family History

Laythe 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: Lathe, Layton, Blythe, Barthe, Lamothe, Mauthe, Bathe, Garthe, Smythe

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Where is the Laythe family from?

You can see how Laythe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laythe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laythe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Laythe families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Laythe's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Laythe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laythe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laythe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laythe. 100% of Laythe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Laythe women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Laythe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laythe 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Laythe. 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 101 military records available for the last name Laythe. For the veterans among your Laythe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laythe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Laythe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Laythe in 1965 was 62, and 80 in 2003.

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