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Lyo Family History

Lyo 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: Lyon, Leo, Lye, Luo, Lio, Lao, Loo, Lo, Lyn, Ayo

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Where is the Lyo family from?

You can see how Lyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lyo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Lyo families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lyo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lyo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lyo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lyo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Lyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyo 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Lyo. 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 39 military records available for the last name Lyo. For the veterans among your Lyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Lyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lyo in 1969 was 74, and 65 in 1991.

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