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Lymon Name Meaning

Variant of Lyman .

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


Similar surnames: Lemon, Laymon, Symon, Lyon, Limon, Lyman, Lamon, Lyson, Leemon, Semon

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Where is the Lymon family from?

You can see how Lymon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lymon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lymon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Lymon family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lymon's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Lymon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lymon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lymon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lymon. 48% of Lymon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lymon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lymon were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lymon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lymon 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Lymon. 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 368 military records available for the last name Lymon. For the veterans among your Lymon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lymon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lymon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lymon in 1966 was 85, and 57 in 2004.

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