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Lynd Family History

Lynd Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lind

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


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Where is the Lynd family from?

You can see how Lynd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lynd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Lynd families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Lynd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lynd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynd 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 Lynd ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lynd. 54% of Lynd men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lynd women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Distributeur
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Lynd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Lynd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynd 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 Lynd. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lynd. For the veterans among your Lynd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynd lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lynd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lynd in 1951 was 19, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lynd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynd 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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