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Lynman Family History

Lynman 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: Lyman, Lanman, Linman, Kinman, Leiman, Lynn, Inman, Lynam, Langan

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Where is the Lynman family from?

You can see how Lynman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lynman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lynman families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Lynman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lynman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynman 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 Lynman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lynman. 100% of Lynman men worked as a Mason and 100% of Lynman women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Mason
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Lynman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Lynman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Lynman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Lynman. For the veterans among your Lynman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Lynman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lynman in 1966 was 83, and 92 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lynman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynman 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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