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Lyerla Family History

Lyerla Surname Meaning

Variant of Lyerly a surname of German or Swiss German origin.

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


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Where is the Lyerla family from?

You can see how Lyerla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyerla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lyerla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Lyerla families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Lyerla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lyerla families in 1880.
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What did your Lyerla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lyerla. 43% of Lyerla men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Lyerla women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lyerla were Attendant and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Printer
    8%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Lyerla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lyerla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyerla 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Lyerla. 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 392 military records available for the last name Lyerla. For the veterans among your Lyerla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyerla lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lyerla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lyerla in 1953 was 35, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyerla 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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