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Lyga Family History

Lyga Surname Meaning

Polish: probably from a derivative of the dialect verb ligać ‘to buck to kick’.

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


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Where is the Lyga family from?

You can see how Lyga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyga family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lyga families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Lyga families living in Derbyshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Lyga's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Lyga families in 1891.
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What did your Lyga ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lyga. 100% of Lyga 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 668 census records available for the last name Lyga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyga 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Lyga. 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 146 military records available for the last name Lyga. For the veterans among your Lyga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyga lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lyga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lyga in 1960 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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