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Laidley Family History

Laidley Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: northwestern English development of Laidlaw (itself a Scottish development of Ludlow).

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


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Where is the Laidley family from?

You can see how Laidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laidley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laidley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 53 Laidley families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Laidley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laidley families in 1911.
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What did your Laidley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laidley. 70% of Laidley men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    70%
  • Tailor
    16%
  • Labourer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Laidley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laidley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Laidley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laidley. For the veterans among your Laidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laidley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Laidley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Laidley in 1962 was 84, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laidley 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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