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Lyton Family History

Lyton 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, Luton, Layton, Laton, Lydon, Leyton, Lyson, Lytton, Lymon, Yon

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Where is the Lyton family from?

You can see how Lyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lyton family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyton's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Lyton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lyton. 34% of Lyton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lyton women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Lyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyton 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Lyton. 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 80 military records available for the last name Lyton. For the veterans among your Lyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyton lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Lyton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lyton in 1977 was 60, and 38 in 2003.

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