Get access to Layfield family records.Start a free trial

Layfield Family History

Layfield Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Leighfield in Rutland which is recorded as Leghe in 1266 and Leyefeld' in 1369 or one of the many minor places with similar names such as Leyfield and Leyfield Farm both in Yorkshire and Leyfield in Nottinghamshire. The Rutland placename derives from Old English lēah ‘woodland clearing’ with later addition of Middle English feld ‘open country land for pasture or cultivation’. The other placenames may derive from Old English lǣge ‘fallow’ + feld ‘open country’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Mayfield, Byfield, Barfield, Hatfield, Padfield, Langfield, Delafield

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Layfield family from?

You can see how Layfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Layfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Layfield families living in British Columbia. This was about 77% of all the recorded Layfield's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Layfield families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Layfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

View Census Data for Layfield

What Layfield family records will you find?

Census Records
There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Layfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layfield census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
Search Canadian census records for Layfield
Passenger Lists
There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Layfield. 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.
View all Layfield immigration records
Draft Cards
There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Layfield. For the veterans among your Layfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
View all Layfield military records

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Layfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layfield census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Layfield

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Layfield. 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.

View all Layfield immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Layfield. For the veterans among your Layfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Layfield military records

You've only scratched the surface of Layfield family history

Discover More

What is the average Layfield lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Layfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Layfield in 1945 was 33, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Layfield

Browse profiles of historical people with the Layfield last name

Start a 14-Day Free Trial