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Lydin Family History

Lydin 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: Lydon, Ledin, Ludin, Lydic, Lyden, Aydin, Ladin, Yin, Lyon, Lubin

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Where is the Lydin family from?

You can see how Lydin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lydin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lydin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Lydin family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lydin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lydin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lydin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lydin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lydin. 60% of Lydin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lydin women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Lydin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Lydin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lydin 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Lydin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Lydin. For the veterans among your Lydin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lydin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lydin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lydin in 1966 was 61, and 89 in 2003.

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