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Lynar Family History

Lynar 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: Lynam, Lazar, Lynch, Lyman, Lear, Bonar, Lynn, Linard, Lugar, Lona

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Where is the Lynar family from?

You can see how Lynar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lynar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Lynar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lynar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lynar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Lynar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynar 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Lynar. 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 111 military records available for the last name Lynar. For the veterans among your Lynar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lynar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lynar in 1966 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynar 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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