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Lys Family History

Lys Surname Meaning

see Lis.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Lys family from?

You can see how Lys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lys families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Lys families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lys 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 Lys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furniture Porter (h W) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lys. 100% of Lys men worked as a Furniture Porter (h W) and 75% of Lys 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Furniture Porter (h W)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Lys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lys 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 744 immigration records available for the last name Lys. 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 730 military records available for the last name Lys. For the veterans among your Lys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lys lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Lys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lys in 1965 was 72, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lys 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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