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Layson Family History

Layson Surname Meaning

English (Kent): possibly a variant of Leeson.

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


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Where is the Layson family from?

You can see how Layson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Layson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Layson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Layson families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Layson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Layson families in 1911.
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What did your Layson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Layson. 100% of Layson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Layson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Layson 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Layson. 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 766 military records available for the last name Layson. For the veterans among your Layson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Layson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Layson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Layson in 1947 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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