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Lynne Family History

Lynne Name Meaning

Scottish or English: variant of Lynn .

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


Similar surnames: Lynn, Lyne, Lenn, Lynde, Wynne, Lyle, Linn, Lynd, Denne, Wynn

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Where is the Lynne family from?

You can see how Lynne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lynne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Lynne families living in Quebec. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lynne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lynne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lynne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lynne. 56% of Lynne men worked as a Fisher. .

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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

  • Fisher
    56%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lynne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynne 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 Lynne. 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 909 military records available for the last name Lynne. For the veterans among your Lynne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynne lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lynne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lynne in 1961 was 62, and 60 in 2004.

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