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Lyonn Family History

Lyonn 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, Lynn, Lonn, Lyons, Long, Yon, Yong, Leon, Linn, Lyman

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Where is the Lyonn family from?

You can see how Lyonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyonn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyonn families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Lyonn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyonn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lyonn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyonn 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 Lyonn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lyonn. 50% of Lyonn men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lyonn women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Lyonn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Lyonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyonn 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Lyonn. 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 16 military records available for the last name Lyonn. For the veterans among your Lyonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyonn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1981, in the United States, Lyonn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lyonn in 1971 was 87, and 22 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lyonn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyonn 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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