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Lyell Family History

Lyell Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Lyall.

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


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Where is the Lyell family from?

You can see how Lyell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 61 Lyell families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lyell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lyell families in 1891.
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What did your Lyell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lyell. 100% of Lyell men worked as a Solicitor and 88% of Lyell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

What Lyell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Lyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lyell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lyell. For the veterans among your Lyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lyell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lyell in 1960 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyell 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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