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Lyda Family History

Lyda Surname Meaning

Polish (Łyda): descriptive nickname from an augmentative of łydka ‘calf lower leg’ presumably applied to someone with long or otherwise noticeable calves.

Americanized form of German Leidig.

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


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Where is the Lyda family from?

You can see how Lyda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Lyda families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 62% of all the recorded Lyda's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lyda families in 1911.
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What did your Lyda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lyda. 24% of Lyda men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Lyda women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lyda were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Operator
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Saleslady
    11%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Lyda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyda 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Lyda. 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 Lyda. For the veterans among your Lyda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyda lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lyda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lyda in 1954 was 32, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyda 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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