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Lyring Family History

Lyring 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: Syring, Eyring, Loring, Spring, Ling, Ying, Ring, Dring, Kring

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Where is the Lyring family from?

You can see how Lyring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyring family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lyring families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Lyring families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyring's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lyring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lyring ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lyring. 100% of Lyring women worked as a Student.

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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

  • Student
    100%

What Lyring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Lyring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyring 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Lyring. 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 4 military records available for the last name Lyring. For the veterans among your Lyring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyring lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Lyring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lyring in 1983 was 87, and 94 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyring 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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