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Lynett Family History

Lynett 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: Lycett, Lynott, Lovett, Syrett, Minett, Arnett, Lyness, Nett, Lett

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Where is the Lynett family from?

You can see how Lynett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lynett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 31 Lynett families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lynett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lynett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lynett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lynett. 50% of Lynett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lynett women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lynett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynett 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Lynett. 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 212 military records available for the last name Lynett. For the veterans among your Lynett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lynett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lynett in 1964 was 56, and 83 in 2003.

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