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Lynan Family History

Lynan Name Meaning

from Ó Lionnáin a variant of Ó Leannáin see Lennon .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


Similar surnames: Lyman, Lynn, Lynam, Tynan, Synan, Linan, Lycan, Dynan, Yan, Lynch

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Where is the Lynan family from?

You can see how Lynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lynan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lynan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lynan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lynan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lynan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lynan. 44% of Lynan men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Lynan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lynan were Farming and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Stenographer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynan 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 Lynan. 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 317 military records available for the last name Lynan. For the veterans among your Lynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Lynan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lynan in 1970 was 77, and 102 in 2003.

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