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Lyzer Family History

Lyzer 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: Lazer, Lyter, Lizer, Hyzer, Kyzer, Lazar, Lier, Layer, Lever, Lye

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Where is the Lyzer family from?

You can see how Lyzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Lyzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lyzer families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyzer's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Lyzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyzer 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 77 census records available for the last name Lyzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyzer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Lyzer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Lyzer. For the veterans among your Lyzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyzer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyzer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lyzer

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