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Lyells Family History

Lyells 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: Lyell, Yell, Wells, Mells, Yelle, Lyall, Lello, Kells, Lell, Lelli

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Where is the Lyells family from?

You can see how Lyells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyells family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lyells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lyells families living in Colorado. This was about 78% of all the recorded Lyells's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Lyells families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyells 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 150 census records available for the last name Lyells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyells 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Lyells. 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 47 military records available for the last name Lyells. For the veterans among your Lyells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyells lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lyells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lyells in 1962 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyells 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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