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Linah Family History

Linah 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: Lina, Linan, Lindh, Linch, Linam, Lynch, Linde, Ling, Lin, Linge

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Where is the Linah family from?

You can see how Linah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Linah family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Linah's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Linah families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linah. 67% of Linah 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Linah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linah 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Linah. 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 43 military records available for the last name Linah. For the veterans among your Linah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linah lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Linah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Linah in 1973 was 57, and 85 in 2001.

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