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Lynom Family History

Lynom 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: Lynam, Lynum, Lynch, Lyon, Lynn, Eynon, Lino, Lydon, Lyng, Lyne

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Where is the Lynom family from?

You can see how Lynom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lynom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Lynom families living in Mississippi. This was about 79% of all the recorded Lynom's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Lynom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynom 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 Lynom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lynom. 60% of Lynom men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Lynom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynom 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Lynom. 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 45 military records available for the last name Lynom. For the veterans among your Lynom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lynom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lynom in 1964 was 77, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynom 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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