History of your Surname
Get access to Lyerson family records.Start a free trial

Lyerson Family History

Lyerson 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: Ryerson, Myerson, Person, Merson, Iverson, Akerson, Enerson, Pierson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Lyerson family from?

You can see how Lyerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyerson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lyerson families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lyerson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Lyerson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lyerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lyerson. 100% of Lyerson women worked as a Waitress. .

View Census Data for Lyerson | Data not to scale

*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 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Lyerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Lyerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyerson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Lyerson

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Lyerson. 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.

View all Lyerson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Lyerson. For the veterans among your Lyerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lyerson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lyerson family history

Discover More

What is the average Lyerson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Lyerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lyerson in 1965 was 78, and 67 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lyerson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lyerson family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Lyerson last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial