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Lyndon Family History

Lyndon Surname Meaning

English (Midlands): variant of Lindon.

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


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Where is the Lyndon family from?

You can see how Lyndon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyndon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyndon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Lyndon families living in Warwickshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Lyndon's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Lyndon families in 1891.
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What did your Lyndon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lyndon. 24% of Lyndon men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Lyndon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lyndon were Incapacitated and Household 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

  • Builders Labourer
    24%
  • Public Works Contractors Labourer
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Lyndon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyndon 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Lyndon. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lyndon. For the veterans among your Lyndon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyndon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lyndon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lyndon in 1962 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyndon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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