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Lynnes Family History

Lynnes 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: Lynne, Lynes, Lynn, Mynes, Wynne, Linner, Lohnes, Linne, Mannes

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Where is the Lynnes family from?

You can see how Lynnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lynnes families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Lynnes families living in Somerset. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lynnes's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Lynnes families in 1891.
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What did your Lynnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Secy were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lynnes. 43% of Lynnes men worked as a Farming and 50% of Lynnes women worked as a Secy. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lynnes were Laborer and Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secy
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Lynnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynnes 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Lynnes. 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 97 military records available for the last name Lynnes. For the veterans among your Lynnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynnes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lynnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lynnes in 1966 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynnes 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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