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Linnens Family History

Linnens 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: Linnen, Linden, Lingen, Linner, Linne, Linney, Likness, Linders

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Where is the Linnens family from?

You can see how Linnens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Linnens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Linnens families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Linnens's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Linnens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linnens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linnens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linnens. 50% of Linnens 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Knitter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Linnens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linnens 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 Linnens. 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 130 military records available for the last name Linnens. For the veterans among your Linnens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnens lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Linnens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Linnens in 1960 was 49, and 55 in 2004.

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