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Linsteadt Family History

Linsteadt 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: Winstead, Lindstedt, Anstead, Finstad, Nienstedt, Grinstead, Milstead

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Where is the Linsteadt family from?

You can see how Linsteadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linsteadt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Linsteadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Linsteadt families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Linsteadt's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Linsteadt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linsteadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linsteadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linsteadt. 50% of Linsteadt 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Linsteadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linsteadt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Linsteadt. 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 115 military records available for the last name Linsteadt. For the veterans among your Linsteadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linsteadt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Linsteadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Linsteadt in 1957 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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