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Lyos Family History

Lyos 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: Lyon, Loos, Leos, Los, Lyons, Kos, Yon, You, Low, Loy

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Where is the Lyos family from?

You can see how Lyos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lyos families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Lyos families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lyos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyos 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 Lyos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lyos. 100% of Lyos men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Lyos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Lyos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyos 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Lyos. 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 17 military records available for the last name Lyos. For the veterans among your Lyos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Lyos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lyos in 1964 was 68, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyos 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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