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Lynda Family History

Lynda 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: Landa, Zynda, Lyda, Linda, Lenda, Lynde, Lynd, Lynds, Lynch, Linde

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Where is the Lynda family from?

You can see how Lynda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lynda families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Lynda families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lynda's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lynda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lynda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lynda. 72% of Lynda men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Lynda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynda 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Lynda. 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 28 military records available for the last name Lynda. For the veterans among your Lynda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynda lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Lynda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lynda in 1995 was 57, and 44 in 2002.

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