Lys Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lys Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lys family

Profession Census Frequency
General Medical Practioner Department 2
Living On Own Means 2
Scholar 2
Colonel Master Stiff Corps Retired 1
Physician Registered 1
Journeyman Baker 1
Agent 1
Farmer 1
House Keeper Domestic 1
Alkale Labourer 1
Boot Clicker 1
Boot Closer 1
Brass Finisher 1
Carpet Planner Cabinet 1
Leather Lase Culter 1
Living On Own House 1
Stationers Stamper 1
Dress Maker 1
Horse Man 1
Foundry Labourer 1
Coachman Groom Domestic 1
Professional Musician 1

Lys Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lyes 75% 1,198
2 Lyas 75% 1,041
3 Leys 75% 363
4 Lys 100% 325
5 Lays 75% 174
6 Lyous 60% 144
7 Layes 60% 115

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The surname Lys is the 4th most popular variant of Lyes.

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