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Origins of the Layell surname

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About the Layells

We have a total number of 186 records for people with the last name Layell.

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Where do most Layells live?

In 1921, most Layells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Layells

How common is your surname?

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

We have 174 records for the Layell surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Layells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Layells.

What are the most common Layell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Layells

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

Common Female occupations for Layells in 1921
General Servant Domestic

3

Scholer

3

Cook Domestic

2

Domestic Servant

2

House Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Layells in 1921
Farm Labourer

3

Brickmaker

2

Carman

2

Fruiterer

2

Glover

2

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