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Laylor Family History

Laylor 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: Taylor, Naylor, Paylor, Aylor, Saylor, Baylor, Caylor, Gaylor, Kaylor

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Where is the Laylor family from?

You can see how Laylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laylor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laylor families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 122 Laylor families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Laylor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laylor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laylor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laylor ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laylor. 64% of Laylor men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Laylor women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Laylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laylor 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Laylor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 317 military records available for the last name Laylor. For the veterans among your Laylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laylor lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Laylor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Laylor in 1975 was 81, and 55 in 2003.

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