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Lynott Family History

Lynott Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Lionóid itself a Gaelicization of Linnett brought to Ireland from Britain in the 12th century.

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


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Where is the Lynott family from?

You can see how Lynott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lynott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Lynott families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lynott's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lynott families in 1911.
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What did your Lynott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lynott. 100% of Lynott 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lynott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynott 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 Lynott. 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 791 military records available for the last name Lynott. For the veterans among your Lynott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynott lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lynott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lynott in 1953 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynott 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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