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Linyard Family History

Linyard Surname Meaning

see Lingard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Linyard family from?

You can see how Linyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linyard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Linyard families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Linyard families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Linyard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Linyard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linyard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder (own Account) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Linyard. 100% of Linyard men worked as a Builder (own Account) and 100% of Linyard 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

  • Builder (own Account)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Linyard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Linyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linyard 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Linyard. 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 202 military records available for the last name Linyard. For the veterans among your Linyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linyard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Linyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Linyard in 1968 was 68, and 91 in 2002.

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