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Lytle Family History

Lytle Surname Meaning

English Scottish and Irish (mainly northern Ireland): variant of Little.

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


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Where is the Lytle family from?

You can see how Lytle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lytle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lytle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Lytle families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lytle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lytle families in 1891.
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What did your Lytle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lytle. 100% of Lytle men worked as a Railway Clerk and 77% of Lytle 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

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Cotton Weaver
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    12%

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Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Lytle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lytle 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Lytle. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Lytle. For the veterans among your Lytle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lytle lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Lytle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lytle in 1940 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lytle 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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