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Lysander Family History

Lysander 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: Lander, Sander, Levander, Nylander, Rylander, Leander, Rosander

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Where is the Lysander family from?

You can see how Lysander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lysander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lysander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Lysander families living in New Hampshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lysander's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Lysander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lysander 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 80 census records available for the last name Lysander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lysander 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Lysander. 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 39 military records available for the last name Lysander. For the veterans among your Lysander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lysander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Lysander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lysander in 1963 was 80, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lysander 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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