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Lyness Family History

Lyness Name Meaning

English (northern) and Irish: in part at least probably a variant of Lines . It was taken to County Armagh Ireland in the 17th century and is now found chiefly in counties Antrim and Down where it is sometimes used for Mac Aleenan.

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


Similar surnames: Lavers, Hynes, Lynch, Ness, Dyess, Anness, Less, Mynes, Lykes, Lyne

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Where is the Lyness family from?

You can see how Lyness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lyness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Lyness families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lyness's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lyness families in 1911.
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What did your Lyness ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lyness. 56% of Lyness men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Cleaner Dyer
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lyness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyness 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Lyness. 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 995 military records available for the last name Lyness. For the veterans among your Lyness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyness lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lyness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lyness in 1954 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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