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Etymology of Lynott

What does the name Lynott mean?

The surname Lynott originated from a powerful family belonging to the Cambro-Normans, who settled in Ireland in the 13th century.

Early Origins of the Lynott family

The surname Lynott was first found in Connacht (Irish: Connachta, (land of the) descendants of Conn). The Lynotts were a powerful Cambro-Norman family who settled in Connacht in the 13th century, and held vast lands. In 1585, their lands were significant enough to be recorded in the Composition Book of Connacht.

Early History of the Lynott family

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Lynott Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lynnott, Lynott, Lynot and others.

Early Notables of the Lynott family

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Lynott migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lynott Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Lynott, who arrived in Oswego, New York between 1834 and 1844
  • Thomas Lynott, aged 18, who landed in America, in 1897
  • Katie Lynott, aged 15, who immigrated to the United States from Ballina, in 1898
Lynott Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Sarah Lynott, aged 25, who immigrated to America from Easkey, Ireland, in 1900
  • Nellie Lynott, aged 12, who immigrated to the United States from Dublin, in 1903
  • Mary Lynott, aged 23, who landed in America from Castetown, Ireland, in 1906
  • Jane Lynott, aged 21, who immigrated to America from Castletown, Ireland, in 1906
  • John Lynott, aged 15, who landed in America from Dublin, Ireland, in 1906
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Lynott migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lynott Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Edward and Thomas Lynott, who landed in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1852

Contemporary Notables of the name Lynott (post 1700) +

  • Philip Parris Lynott (b. 1949), Irish rock star who was a member of the rock group Thin Lizzy
  • James Edward Lynott (1839-1890), Canadian politician in New Brunswick who represented Charlotte County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1878 to 1886


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