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Lynskey Family History

Lynskey Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo Galway): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Loingscigh a variant of Ó Loingsigh (see Lynch).

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


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Where is the Lynskey family from?

You can see how Lynskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lynskey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Lynskey families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Lynskey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lynskey families in 1891.
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What did your Lynskey 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 Lynskey. 43% of Lynskey men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Lynskey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lynskey were Agricultural Worker and Assistant Nurse.

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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
    43%
  • Hw Labourer Exam
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Agricultural Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Book Binder
    4%
  • Assistant Nurse
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lynskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynskey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lynskey. 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 889 military records available for the last name Lynskey. For the veterans among your Lynskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynskey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lynskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lynskey in 1952 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynskey 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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