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Lytton Name Meaning

English: variant of Litton .

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


Similar surnames: Litten, Litton, Lyson, Leyton, Totton, Lattin, Lawton, Hylton, Betton

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Where is the Lytton family from?

You can see how Lytton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lytton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lytton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Lytton families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lytton's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lytton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lytton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lytton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Operator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lytton. 100% of Lytton women worked as an Operator. .

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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 1921

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lytton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lytton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lytton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Lytton. For the veterans among your Lytton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lytton lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lytton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lytton in 1944 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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