Lyall Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lyall Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lyall family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 6
Female Servant 5
Merchant 4
Agricultural Labourer 3
Apprentice 3
Male Servant 3
Tailor 3
Clerk 2
Gardener 2
Shoe Maker 2
Brewer 2
Dau 2
Pupil 2
Farmer 2
Blacksmith 2
Joiner 2
Student 1
Agricultural Apprentice 1
Clergyman 1
Book Folder 1
Solicitor 1
Lodging House Keeper 1
Milliner 1
Pauper 1
Porter 1

Lyall Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lyall 100% 4,745
2 Lyell 80% 738
3 Lyal 80% 271
4 Layell 67% 117
5 Lyel 60% 110

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The surname Lyall is the most popular version of all its varients

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