Lyer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lyer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lyer family

Profession Census Frequency
Ind 1
Shoe Maker 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Blacksmith Apprentice 1
Game Keeper 1
Female Servant 1

Lyer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Layer 80% 2,663
2 Lyer 100% 270
3 Loyer 80% 188

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The surname Lyer is the 2nd most popular variant of Layer.

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