Origins of the Layard surname
About the Layards
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Interesting facts about Layard
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Layard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1846.
What are the most common Layard first names?
John Thomas
John
Mary
Mary Anne
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Common jobs for Layards
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Layards in 1921
Living On Own Means
17
Private Means
17
Annuitant
8
Governess
4
Scholer At Home
4
Common male occupations for Layards in 1921
Infant
3
Roman Catholic Priest
3
Butcher
2
Coal Miner
2
Dyer
2
