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Clynes Family History

Clynes Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo) and Scottish: variant of Clyne. English: variant of Clines.

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


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Where is the Clynes family from?

You can see how Clynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clynes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Clynes families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Clynes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Clynes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clynes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clynes. 30% of Clynes men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Clynes women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clynes were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • School Teacher
    15%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Clynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clynes 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Clynes. 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 822 military records available for the last name Clynes. For the veterans among your Clynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clynes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Clynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Clynes in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clynes 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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