Lyton Family History

Lyton Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Lyon, Luton, Layton, Laton, Lydon, Leyton, Lyson, Lytton, Lymon, Yon

2,000 record(s) for Lyton

855	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
80	Military Records
154	Immigration Records
897	Census and Voter Lists
741	Member Trees

Where is the Lyton family from?

You can see how Lyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lyton family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Lyton's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Lyton families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lyton. 34% of Lyton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lyton women worked as a Waitress.

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

34%

Laborer

25%

Salesman

25%

Proprietor

17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Waitress

100%

What Lyton family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 897 census records available for the last name Lyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 154 immigration records available for the last name Lyton. 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.

Military Records

There are 80 military records available for the last name Lyton. For the veterans among your Lyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Lyton lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Lyton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lyton in 1977 was 60, and 38 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.