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Lym Family History

Lym Surname 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: Lye, Lum, Lam, Lim, Lem, Lyn, Dym, Ly, Klym, Lu

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Where is the Lym family from?

You can see how Lym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lym family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lym families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Lym families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Lym's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lym families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lym surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lym ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lym. 100% of Lym women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lym 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Lym. 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 111 military records available for the last name Lym. For the veterans among your Lym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lym lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Lym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lym in 1970 was 79, and 21 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lym 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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