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Linsay Family History

Linsay 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: Lindsay, Linsky, Linsey, Lindsey, Lins, Lansky, Kinsey, Livesay

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Where is the Linsay family from?

You can see how Linsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linsay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linsay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Linsay families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Linsay's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Linsay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linsay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Linsay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linsay. 47% of Linsay men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Linsay women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linsay were Carpenter and House Keeper. .

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • House Keeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Linsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linsay 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Linsay. 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 355 military records available for the last name Linsay. For the veterans among your Linsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linsay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Linsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Linsay in 1967 was 82, and 93 in 2003.

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