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Linvell Family History

Linvell 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: Lindell, Linnell, Linville, Wivell, Tinnell, Gingell, Kindell, Lingel

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Where is the Linvell family from?

You can see how Linvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linvell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Linvell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Linvell family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Linvell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Linvell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linvell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linvell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linvell. 100% of Linvell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Linvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linvell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Linvell. 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 27 military records available for the last name Linvell. For the veterans among your Linvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linvell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Linvell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Linvell in 1965 was 61, and 70 in 2002.

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