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Lyndon Name Meaning

English (Midlands): variant of Lindon .

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


Similar surnames: Lundon, Lindon, Linden, Lynd, Lyson, Lynde, Lytton, Yadon, Lenon

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Where is the Lyndon family from?

You can see how Lyndon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyndon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyndon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Lyndon families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Lyndon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lyndon families in 1911.
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What did your Lyndon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lyndon. 50% of Lyndon men worked as a Student. .

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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 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Income
    50%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Lyndon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyndon 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Lyndon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Lyndon. For the veterans among your Lyndon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyndon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lyndon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lyndon in 1962 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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