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Lyp Family History

Lyp 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: Lye, Lyn, Ly, Lu, Yu, Li, Yi, Rye, Lyon, Lee

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Where is the Lyp family from?

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

What did your Lyp ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lyp ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Lyp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyp 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Lyp. 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 17 military records available for the last name Lyp. For the veterans among your Lyp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyp lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Lyp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lyp in 1968 was 62, and 45 in 2002.

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