Origins of the Layn surname

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    In 1921, most Layns lived in east

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    What are the most common Layn first names?

    John

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Layns

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    Commmon female occupations for Layns in 1921

    Agril Labourer Daur

    2

    General Servant Domestic

    2

    Agril Labourer Wife

    1

    Dairy Maid

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Layns in 1921

    Brick Maker

    5

    Farmers Son

    4

    Wheelwright

    4

    Agril Labourer Son

    3

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

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