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Lynagh Family History

Lynagh Surname Meaning

from Laighneach see Lynaugh.

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


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Where is the Lynagh family from?

You can see how Lynagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lynagh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Lynagh families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lynagh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lynagh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynagh 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 Lynagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lynagh. 75% of Lynagh 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lynagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynagh 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Lynagh. 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 330 military records available for the last name Lynagh. For the veterans among your Lynagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynagh lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lynagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lynagh in 1955 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lynagh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynagh 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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