
Origins of the Layer surname


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We have a total of 1903 records for people with the last name Layer.
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Interesting facts about Layer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Layer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
What are the most common Layer first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Layers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Layers in 1921
Dressmaker
11
Servant
7
General Servant Domestic
6
Tailoress
6
Laundress
5
Common male occupations for Layers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
16
Coachman
10
Carpenter
7
Horseman On Farm
7
Turner
7
