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Laymaster Family History

Laymaster Surname 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: Lamaster, Lancaster, Waycaster, Lowmaster, Lemaster, Macmaster

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Where is the Laymaster family from?

You can see how Laymaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laymaster family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Laymaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Laymaster family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Laymaster's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Laymaster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laymaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Laymaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laymaster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Laymaster. 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 33 military records available for the last name Laymaster. For the veterans among your Laymaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laymaster lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Laymaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Laymaster in 1981 was 93, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laymaster 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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