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Lycan Family History

Lycan Surname Meaning

Variant of Lycans a surname of Swedish origin.

This form is most similar to the original Swedish surname Lyckan (see Lykins).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lycan family from?

You can see how Lycan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lycan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lycan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Lycan families living in Alberta. This was about 52% of all the recorded Lycan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lycan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lycan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lycan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lycan. 35% of Lycan men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Lycan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lycan were Operator and Teaching.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    56%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Teaching
    23%

What Lycan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lycan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lycan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 226 immigration records available for the last name Lycan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 672 military records available for the last name Lycan. For the veterans among your Lycan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lycan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lycan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lycan in 1962 was 65, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lycan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lycan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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