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Lyn Family History

Lyn Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Lynn. Probably also an altered form of Dutch Van der Lijn (see Vanderlinden).

Burmese Chinese and Cambodian (of Chinese origin): variant or an altered form of Lin.

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


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Where is the Lyn family from?

You can see how Lyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Lyn families living in British Columbia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lyn's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lyn families in 1911.
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What did your Lyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lyn. 100% of Lyn men worked as a Cultivateur.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lyn. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Lyn. For the veterans among your Lyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Lyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lyn in 1969 was 55, and 50 in 2004.

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