Linzey Family History

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Linzey Name Meaning

Variant spelling of Scottish, Irish, or English Lindsay or Lindsey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Linzy, Linsey, Linley, Kinzey, Linden, Linnen, Lindly, Danzey, Linsky

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Linzey Family Origin

Where is the Linzey family from?

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    You can see how Linzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linzey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Linzey families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Linzey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Linzey's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Linzey families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linzey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Linzey Family Occupations

    What did your Linzey ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Linzey occupation in the USA was Farmer. 39% of Linzey's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Linzey. A less common occupation for the Linzey family was Keeping House.

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    • Farmer

      39%

    • Laborer

      20%

    • Blacksmith

      5%

    • Keeping House

      5%

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

    Linzey Historical Records

    What Linzey family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Linzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linzey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Linzey. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Linzey. For the veterans among your Linzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Linzey Life Expectancy

    What is the average Linzey lifespan?

    Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Linzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Linzey in 1963 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linzey

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linzey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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