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Lynds Family History

Lynds Name Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Lind

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


Similar surnames: Lands, Lynd, Lynes, Hynds, Lykes, Lynde, Leeds, Lins, Monds, Hands

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Where is the Lynds family from?

You can see how Lynds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lynds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 102 Lynds families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 81% of all the recorded Lynds's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lynds families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lynds ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lynds. 62% of Lynds men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lynds women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lynds were Labourer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
  • Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lynds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynds 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Lynds. 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 891 military records available for the last name Lynds. For the veterans among your Lynds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynds lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lynds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lynds in 1963 was 90, and 80 in 2004.

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