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Lytell Family History

Lytell Name 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, Tell, Yell, Lasell, Stell, Axtell, Rydell, Antell, Lubell

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Where is the Lytell family from?

You can see how Lytell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lytell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lytell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Lytell families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lytell's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Lytell families in 1911.
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What did your Lytell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lytell. 100% of Lytell men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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What Lytell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Lytell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lytell 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Lytell. 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 203 military records available for the last name Lytell. For the veterans among your Lytell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lytell lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lytell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lytell in 1947 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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