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Linsen Family History

Linsen 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: Linden, Lingen, Linnen, Linen, Linsey, Linson, Linse, Linde, Linton

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Where is the Linsen family from?

You can see how Linsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linsen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Linsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Linsen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Linsen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Linsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Florist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linsen. 25% of Linsen men worked as an Electrician and 50% of Linsen women worked as a Florist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linsen were Trucker and Operator. .

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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

  • Electrician
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Trucker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Florist
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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What Linsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Linsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linsen 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Linsen. 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 318 military records available for the last name Linsen. For the veterans among your Linsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Linsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Linsen in 1962 was 78, and 86 in 1997.

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