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Lydle Family History

Lydle Name 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: Lyle, Lyde, Lytle, Hyde, Lye, Lodge, Yule, Pyle, Idle, Lade

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Where is the Lydle family from?

You can see how Lydle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lydle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lydle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lydle family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lydle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lydle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lydle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lydle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lydle. 100% of Lydle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lydle women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Lydle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Lydle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lydle 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Lydle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 97 military records available for the last name Lydle. For the veterans among your Lydle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lydle lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Lydle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lydle in 1970 was 56, and 90 in 2003.

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