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Lyvan Family History

Lyvan 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: Lyman, Levan, Lycan, Lavan, Lovan, Yan, Lyon, Leven, Yuan, Lavin

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Where is the Lyvan family from?

You can see how Lyvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyvan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Lyvan family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyvan's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Lyvan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyvan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Lyvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyvan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Lyvan. 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 military records available for the last name Lyvan. For the veterans among your Lyvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyvan lifespan?

Average Lyvan life expectancy in 1994 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyvan 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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