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Layland Name Meaning

English (chiefly Lancashire): habitational name from Leyland in Lancashire (recorded in Domesday Book as Lailand), or from Laylands in Yorkshire; both are named from Old English l?ge ‘untilled ground’ + land ‘land’, ‘estate’. In some cases the name may be topographical.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mayland, Marland, Wayland, Hoyland, Harland, Ryland, Darland, Calland

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Layland Family Origin

Where is the Layland family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Layland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Layland families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Layland families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Layland's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Layland families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Layland Family Occupations

    What did your Layland ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Layland occupation in the USA was Farmer. 44% of Layland's were Farmers. Farmer, Farming and Cook In Hotel were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Layland. A less common occupation for the Layland family was Glass Worker.

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    • Farmer

      44%

    • Farming

      13%

    • Cook In Hotel

      6%

    • Glass Worker

      6%

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

    Layland Historical Records

    What Layland family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Layland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Layland. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Layland. For the veterans among your Layland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Layland Life Expectancy

    What is the average Layland lifespan?

    Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Layland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Layland in 1951 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Layland

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Layland ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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