Lyell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lyell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lyell family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 19
Laundress 2
Annuitant 2
Hotel Keeper 1
Baker & Confectioner 1
Barrister In Practise 1
Book Keeper 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Cabinet Maker Wife 1
Cabinet Makers Son 1
Clerk 1
Coachman 1
Collector 1
Cordwainer 1
Dressmaker 1
Engine Fitter 1
Housemaid 1
Millwright 1
Plasterer 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Painter House 1
Brass Filer 1
Brass Founder 1
Confectioner 1
Farnisher 1

Lyell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lyall 80% 4,745
2 Lyell 100% 738
3 Lyal 60% 271
4 Layell 83% 117
5 Lyel 80% 110

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The surname Lyell is the 2nd most popular variant of Lyall.

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