Origins of the Layfield surname
About the Layfields
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Interesting facts about Layfield
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Layfield surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Layfields most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Layfield first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Layfields
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Layfields in 1921
Cotton Weaver
74
Weaver
26
Weaver Cotton
25
Housekeeper
15
Dressmaker
13
Common male occupations for Layfields in 1921
Cotton Weaver
55
Farmer
35
Boiler Maker
28
Weaver
28
Weaver Cotton
18
