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Lynde Family History

Lynde Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lind

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


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Where is the Lynde family from?

You can see how Lynde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lynde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 38 Lynde families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lynde's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lynde families in 1911.
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What did your Lynde ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lynde. 77% of Lynde men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lynde women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lynde were Labourer and Housewife.

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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
    77%
  • Farmers Son
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Lynde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Lynde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynde 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 Lynde. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lynde. For the veterans among your Lynde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynde lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lynde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lynde in 1948 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lynde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynde 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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