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Lytwyn Family History

Lytwyn 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: Litwin, Lytton, Lyon, Lutton, Lewin, Luton, Lyman, Layton, Litwak

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Where is the Lytwyn family from?

You can see how Lytwyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lytwyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lytwyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Lytwyn family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lytwyn's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Lytwyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lytwyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lytwyn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Funeral Director
    100%
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What Lytwyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Lytwyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lytwyn 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Lytwyn. 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 129 military records available for the last name Lytwyn. For the veterans among your Lytwyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lytwyn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lytwyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lytwyn in 1957 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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