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Layden Family History

Layden Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Leyden (see Lydon).

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


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Where is the Layden family from?

You can see how Layden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Layden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 38 Layden families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Layden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Layden families in 1911.
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What did your Layden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Layden. 40% of Layden men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Layden women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labourer
    27%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Layden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Layden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layden 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 Layden. 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 Layden. For the veterans among your Layden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layden lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Layden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Layden in 1950 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Layden 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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