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Linzen Family History

Linzen 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, Lenzen, Linzer, Linzey, Linde, Linton

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Where is the Linzen family from?

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

What did your Linzen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Linzen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Linzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linzen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Linzen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Linzen. For the veterans among your Linzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linzen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Linzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Linzen in 1965 was 89, and 52 in 1985.

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