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Lyssy Name Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Lysý ‘bald’ (see Lysy ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lissy, Lisy, Lysek, Lysak, Lesky, Luks, Lease, Rysavy, Mossey, Lydy

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Where is the Lyssy family from?

You can see how Lyssy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyssy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lyssy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Lyssy families living in Texas. This was about 85% of all the recorded Lyssy's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Lyssy families in 1880.
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What did your Lyssy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lyssy. 53% of Lyssy men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Lyssy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lyssy were Carpenter and Laborer. .

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Lyssy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyssy 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Lyssy. 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 251 military records available for the last name Lyssy. For the veterans among your Lyssy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyssy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lyssy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lyssy in 1960 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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