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Lyncoln Family History

Lyncoln 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: Lincoln, Lancon, Lyndon, Lynch, Lyon, Linton, London, Lynn, Lenton

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Where is the Lyncoln family from?

You can see how Lyncoln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyncoln family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Lyncoln families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lyncoln families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lyncoln's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Lyncoln families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Lyncoln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyncoln 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Lyncoln. 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 15 military records available for the last name Lyncoln. For the veterans among your Lyncoln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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