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Lynen Family History

Lynen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lynn, Lyne, Linen, Lyden, Lynes, Lynch, Lyon, Leven, Lye, Lane

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Where is the Lynen family from?

You can see how Lynen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lynen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lynen family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lynen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Lynen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lynen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lynen. 100% of Lynen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lynen women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Lynen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Lynen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynen 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Lynen. 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 203 military records available for the last name Lynen. For the veterans among your Lynen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lynen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lynen in 1965 was 60, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lynen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynen 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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