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Lyche Family History

Lyche Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wyche, Hyche, Dyche, Lynch, Lye, Lach, Licht, Che, Lyle, Tache

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Where is the Lyche family from?

You can see how Lyche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyche family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Lyche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Lyche family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyche's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Lyche families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyche 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 Lyche ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lyche. 100% of Lyche women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lyche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Lyche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyche 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Lyche. 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 82 military records available for the last name Lyche. For the veterans among your Lyche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyche lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lyche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lyche in 1964 was 88, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lyche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyche 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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