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Lyell Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Lyall .

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


Similar surnames: Lyle, Lyall, Idell, Sell, Lasell, Rydell, Labell, Yehl, Tyrell

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Where is the Lyell family from?

You can see how Lyell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 9 Lyell families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lyell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Lyell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lyell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lyell. 35% of Lyell men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Lyell women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lyell were Salesman and Fancy Cooking. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Fancy Cooking
    20%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Lyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lyell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lyell. For the veterans among your Lyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lyell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Lyell in 1960 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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