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Origins of the Layburn surname

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About the Layburns

We have a total number of 940 records for people with the last name Layburn.

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Where do most Layburns live?

In 1921, most Layburns lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Layburns

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 841 records for the Layburn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1889.

Who were Layburns most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Layburn first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Layburns

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Layburns in 1921
Dressmaker

6

Domestic Servant

4

House Servant

4

General Serv

3

Laundress

3

Common Male occupations for Layburns in 1921
Coal Miner

6

File Cutter

6

Blacksmith

4

Coachman

4

Coal Miner Hewer

4

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