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Lyhne Family History

Lyhne 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: Lysne, Lyne, Lehne, Lynne, Lyon, Lye, Lane, Laine, Lyle, Line

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Where is the Lyhne family from?

You can see how Lyhne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyhne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lyhne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Lyhne families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyhne's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Lyhne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyhne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lyhne ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Lyhne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyhne 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Lyhne. 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 49 military records available for the last name Lyhne. For the veterans among your Lyhne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyhne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Lyhne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lyhne in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2001.

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