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Lyall Family History

Lyall Surname Meaning

Scottish: relationship name from a pet form Lyon or of its diminutive Lionel. Compare Lyon.

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


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Where is the Lyall family from?

You can see how Lyall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyall families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 67 Lyall families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lyall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lyall families in 1911.
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What did your Lyall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lyall. 60% of Lyall men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Lyall women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lyall were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Engineer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Lyall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Lyall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyall 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Lyall. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lyall. For the veterans among your Lyall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyall lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lyall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lyall in 1953 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyall 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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