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Lycell Family History

Lycell 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: Lyell, Yell, Lasell, Rydell, Lubell, Lycett, Lyall, Levell, Lacelle

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Where is the Lycell family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lycell. 100% of Lycell 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%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Lycell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lycell 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Lycell. 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 Lycell. For the veterans among your Lycell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lycell lifespan?

Average Lycell life expectancy in 1982 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lycell 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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