Lys History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Lys familyThe surname Lys was first found in Ile-de-France, where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The family were well established in the region of Paris and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility. Early History of the Lys familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lys research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lys History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lys Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lyse, Lys, DeLys, Lise, de Lisse, Delise, Delisse and others. Early Notables of the Lys familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lys Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lys RankingIn France, the name Lys is the 7,847th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lys Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Lys Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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