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Lynum Family History

Lynum Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Lynam. Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Lynum in Trøndelag

originally a river name of uncertain etymology.

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


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Where is the Lynum family from?

You can see how Lynum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lynum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Lynum families living in Cheshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lynum's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Lynum families in 1891.
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What did your Lynum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lynum. 34% of Lynum men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lynum women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lynum were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lynum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynum 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Lynum. 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 157 military records available for the last name Lynum. For the veterans among your Lynum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynum lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lynum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lynum in 1958 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynum 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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