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Lysne Family History

Lysne Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from farmsteads in southwestern Norway named Ljøsne from Old Norse Ljósnar plural of ljósn related to ljóss ‘light’ possibly denoting a forest clearing or glade.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lysne family from?

You can see how Lysne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lysne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lysne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lysne families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Lysne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lysne families in 1891.
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What did your Lysne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lysne. 40% of Lysne men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Lysne women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lysne were Farming and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lysne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lysne 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Lysne. 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 480 military records available for the last name Lysne. For the veterans among your Lysne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lysne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lysne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lysne in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lysne 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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