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Linham Family History

Linham Name Meaning

probably a variant of Lynam .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Winham, Lipham, Lanham, Linam, Windham, Witham, Langham, Ingham

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Where is the Linham family from?

You can see how Linham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Linham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Linham family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Linham's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Linham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Linham. 100% of Linham men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Linham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Linham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linham 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Linham. 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 160 military records available for the last name Linham. For the veterans among your Linham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Linham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Linham in 1964 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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