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Lyner Family History

Lyner Surname Meaning

from Old French linier ‘maker or seller of linen cloth’. This word also appears as lingier; compare Linger.

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


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Where is the Lyner family from?

You can see how Lyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Lyner families living in Leicestershire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Lyner's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Lyner families in 1891.
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What did your Lyner 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 Lyner. 100% of Lyner men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Lyner 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
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyner 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Lyner. 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 187 military records available for the last name Lyner. For the veterans among your Lyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyner lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Lyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lyner in 1948 was 44, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lyner 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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