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Lynds Family History

Lynds Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Lind

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


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Where is the Lynds family from?

You can see how Lynds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lynds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 89 Lynds families living in Kent. This was about 65% of all the recorded Lynds's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Lynds families in 1891.
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What did your Lynds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lynds. 100% of Lynds men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Lynds 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Mental Nurse Retd
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Lynds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lynds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynds 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Lynds. 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 891 military records available for the last name Lynds. For the veterans among your Lynds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynds lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lynds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lynds in 1963 was 90, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynds 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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