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Linstra Family History

Linstra 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: Sinatra, Lastra, Tuinstra, Lista, Linster, Rienstra, Linstrom, Linton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Linstra ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Linstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linstra 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Linstra. 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 52 military records available for the last name Linstra. For the veterans among your Linstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linstra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Linstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Linstra in 1966 was 75, and 51 in 1996.

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