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Lynde Family History

Lynde Name Meaning

English: variant of Lind

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


Similar surnames: Lynd, Lyne, Linden, Lynne, Hinde, Pyne, Wynne, Lundie, Lynds, Linde

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Where is the Lynde family from?

You can see how Lynde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lynde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 27 Lynde families living in Massachusetts. This was about 34% of all the recorded Lynde's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lynde families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lynde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lynde. 20% of Lynde men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Lynde women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lynde were Manager and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Secretary
    7%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Lynde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynde 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 Lynde. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lynde. For the veterans among your Lynde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynde lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lynde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lynde in 1948 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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