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Linell Family History

Linell 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: Lindell, Pinell, Linnell, Knell, Line, Lasell, Wivell, Tinnell

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Where is the Linell family from?

You can see how Linell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Linell family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Linell's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Linell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linell. 38% of Linell men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    38%
  • Lawyer
    13%
  • Draftsman
    13%
  • Manager
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Linell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linell 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Linell. 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 165 military records available for the last name Linell. For the veterans among your Linell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Linell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Linell in 1954 was 29, and 61 in 2003.

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