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Lysum Family History

Lysum 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: Lynum, Lum, Yum, Lynam, Sum, Lysne, Lerum, Lysek, Lyson, Lyssy

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Where is the Lysum family from?

You can see how Lysum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lysum family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Lysum families living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lysum's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Lysum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lysum 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 42 census records available for the last name Lysum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lysum 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Lysum. 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 4 military records available for the last name Lysum. For the veterans among your Lysum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lysum lifespan?

Average Lysum life expectancy in 1989 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lysum 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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