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Lyter Family History

Lyter Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Leiter or English Lighter. It occurs predominantly in PA.

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


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Where is the Lyter family from?

You can see how Lyter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Lyter families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lyter's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lyter families in 1911.
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What did your Lyter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lyter. 29% of Lyter men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Lyter women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lyter were Salesman and Shoe Maker.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Shoe Maker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lyter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyter 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Lyter. 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 665 military records available for the last name Lyter. For the veterans among your Lyter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyter lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Lyter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lyter in 1948 was 75, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyter 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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