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Lyney Family History

Lyney 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: Lyne, Laney, Lynes, Loney, Lynch, Lye, Lane, Ley, Lucey, Haney

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Where is the Lyney family from?

You can see how Lyney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lyney families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyney's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Lyney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyney 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 142 census records available for the last name Lyney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyney 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Lyney. 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 5 military records available for the last name Lyney. For the veterans among your Lyney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyney lifespan?

Average Lyney life expectancy in 1980 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyney 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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