My pullets are from hatchery stock. One of the calmest and friendliest is our Plymouth Barred Rock. The Black Australorp and Buff Orpington are also friendly and calm. All are supposed to be good layers.
I personally love Easter Eggers, but due to their breeding (crosses of Ameraucana types) they can vary greatly.
If you raise pullets from chicks, they will be friendlier as hens, but you have to be careful about putting youngsters with older hens. Sometimes the older ones will pick on the little girls, so it is best to keep them separate until they are a similar size.
Look under the "breeds" section of BYC to see what types there are and what would suit your needs. Lots of good reviews.
Do you still have the 2 roosters you posted about earlier?