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Loynes Family History

Loynes Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English lone ‘lane’ with the dialect development (characteristic of South Yorkshire) of o to the diphthong oi.

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


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Where is the Loynes family from?

You can see how Loynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loynes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 187 Loynes families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Loynes's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Loynes families in 1891.
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What did your Loynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Loynes. 16% of Loynes men worked as a Gardener and 71% of Loynes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loynes were Schoolmaster and 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

  • Gardener
    16%
  • Police Constable
    11%
  • Blacksmith
    11%
  • Schoolmaster
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 484 immigration records available for the last name Loynes. 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 644 military records available for the last name Loynes. For the veterans among your Loynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loynes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Loynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Loynes in 1965 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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