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Lynders Family History

Lynders 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: Linders, Rynders, Landers, Lander, Linder, Wonders, Lyness, Anders

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Where is the Lynders family from?

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

What did your Lynders ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Lynders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynders 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Lynders. 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 18 military records available for the last name Lynders. For the veterans among your Lynders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynders lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Lynders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lynders in 1986 was 79, and 90 in 1998.

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