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Lynster Family History

Lynster 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: Linster, Lyster, Fenster, Lister, Lester, Finster, Munster, Laster

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Where is the Lynster family from?

You can see how Lynster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynster family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lynster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lynster families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lynster's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Lynster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Lynster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynster 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Lynster. 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 13 military records available for the last name Lynster. For the veterans among your Lynster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Lynster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lynster in 1963 was 80, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lynster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynster 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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