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Lyn Name Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Lynn . Probably also an altered form of Dutch Van der Lijn (see Vanderlinden ). Burmese Chinese and Cambodian (of Chinese origin): variant or an altered form of Lin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lynn, Lin, Lyon, Lem, Ly, Lyne, Lien, Lim, Lau, Klyn

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Where is the Lyn family from?

You can see how Lyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Lyn families living in Somerset. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lyn's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Lyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lyn. 100% of Lyn men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Lyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lyn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Lyn. For the veterans among your Lyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Lyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lyn in 1969 was 55, and 50 in 2004.

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