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Linzy Family History

Linzy Name Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Irish or English Lindsay or Lindsey . Compare Lenzy .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Linzey, Linsey, Linn, Linz, Loney, Winey, Lindly, Linley, Linen

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Where is the Linzy family from?

You can see how Linzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linzy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linzy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Linzy families living in Indiana. This was about 27% of all the recorded Linzy's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Linzy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linzy 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 Linzy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linzy. 34% of Linzy men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Linzy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linzy were General Farming and Maid. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • General Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Linzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linzy 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Linzy. 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 775 military records available for the last name Linzy. For the veterans among your Linzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linzy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Linzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Linzy in 1957 was 45, and 66 in 2004.

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