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Lyerly Family History

Lyerly Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Leyerle or Swiss German Leyerli both South German pet forms of Leyrer.

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


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Where is the Lyerly family from?

You can see how Lyerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyerly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lyerly family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyerly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lyerly families in 1891.
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What did your Lyerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lyerly. 18% of Lyerly men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Lyerly women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lyerly were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Cashier
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lyerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyerly 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Lyerly. 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 Lyerly. For the veterans among your Lyerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyerly lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lyerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lyerly in 1951 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

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