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Lynehan Family History

Lynehan 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: Linehan, Lenehan, Lenahan, Lineman, Renehan, Lanahan, Hyneman

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Where is the Lynehan family from?

You can see how Lynehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynehan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lynehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lynehan families living in Connecticut. This was about 64% of all the recorded Lynehan's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Lynehan families in 1880.
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What did your Lynehan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Lynehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynehan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Lynehan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Lynehan. For the veterans among your Lynehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynehan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Lynehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Lynehan in 1962 was 66, and 48 in 1987.

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