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Linnett Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English and Old French female personal name Linet pet forms of any of several Old French names ending in -line; see Line . It is unlikely to be a nickname from the bird name linnet as this is not recorded as an English word until c. 1530.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kinnett, Sinnett, Winnett, Liggett, Linner, Sinnott, Minett, Bennett

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Where is the Linnett family from?

You can see how Linnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Linnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 17 Linnett families living in New Jersey. This was about 39% of all the recorded Linnett's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Linnett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linnett. 27% of Linnett men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Linnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linnett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Linnett. 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 523 military records available for the last name Linnett. For the veterans among your Linnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Linnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Linnett in 1964 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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