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Lyrie Family History

Lyrie 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: Lurie, Tyrie, Myrie, Marie, Lye, Large, Lyle, Erie, Lyde, Lare

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Where is the Lyrie family from?

You can see how Lyrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lyrie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Lyrie families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Lyrie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lyrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyrie 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 132 census records available for the last name Lyrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyrie 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Lyrie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Lyrie. For the veterans among your Lyrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyrie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyrie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lyrie

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