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Lyord Family History

Lyord 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: Lord, Lyford, Lyon, Ford, York, Yard, Loud, Nord, Acord, Cord

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Where is the Lyord family from?

You can see how Lyord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyord family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lyord families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lyord family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyord's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Lyord families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lyord ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Lyord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyord 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Lyord. 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 9 military records available for the last name Lyord. For the veterans among your Lyord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyord lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Lyord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lyord in 1972 was 60, and 77 in 2003.

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