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Linski Family History

Linski 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: Lipski, Olinski, Linsky, Ulinski, Lenski, Lonski, Winski, Glinski

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Where is the Linski family from?

You can see how Linski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Linski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Linski families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Linski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Linski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linski. 34% of Linski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Linski women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    27%
  • Electric Helper
    14%
  • Baker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Linski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linski 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Linski. 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 390 military records available for the last name Linski. For the veterans among your Linski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Linski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Linski in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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