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Lynette Family History

Lynette Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lorette, Minette, Binette, Pinette, Lycett, Lynott, Monette, Lirette

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Where is the Lynette family from?

You can see how Lynette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lynette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Lynette families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lynette's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lynette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynette 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 Lynette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lynette. 100% of Lynette women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Lynette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Lynette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynette 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Lynette. 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 13 military records available for the last name Lynette. For the veterans among your Lynette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynette lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Lynette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lynette in 1974 was 84, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lynette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynette 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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