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Lytten Family History

Lytten 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: Lytton, Litten, Lutton, Rutten, Botten, Litton, Latter, Cotten

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Where is the Lytten family from?

You can see how Lytten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lytten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lytten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Lytten families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lytten's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lytten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lytten 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 Lytten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lytten. 100% of Lytten women worked as a Retired.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

What Lytten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Lytten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lytten 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Lytten. 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 50 military records available for the last name Lytten. For the veterans among your Lytten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lytten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Lytten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lytten in 1962 was 48, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lytten 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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