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Layng Family History

Layng Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Laing.

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


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Where is the Layng family from?

You can see how Layng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layng family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Layng families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Layng families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Layng's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Layng families in 1911.
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What did your Layng ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Layng. 31% of Layng 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
    31%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Yard Master
    16%

What Layng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Layng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layng 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Layng. 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 404 military records available for the last name Layng. For the veterans among your Layng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layng lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Layng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Layng in 1960 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Layng

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Layng 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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