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Lyhs Family History

Lyhs 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: Lyon, Lees, Lye, Lis, Lyle, Lins, Lynn, Ochs, Lyde, Lois

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Where is the Lyhs family from?

You can see how Lyhs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyhs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lyhs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Lyhs families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyhs's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lyhs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyhs 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 8 census records available for the last name Lyhs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyhs 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 Lyhs. 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 9 military records available for the last name Lyhs. For the veterans among your Lyhs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyhs lifespan?

Average Lyhs life expectancy in 1983 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyhs 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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