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Lynal Family History

Lynal Name 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, Lynch, Lal, Lyman, Vinal, Lynn, Canal, Lona, Leal, Lina

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Where is the Lynal family from?

You can see how Lynal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lynal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lynal families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Lynal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lynal families in 1880.
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What did your Lynal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lynal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Lynal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynal 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lynal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Lynal. For the veterans among your Lynal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Lynal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lynal in 1967 was 86, and 75 in 1985.

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