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Linahan Family History

Linahan Surname 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: Linehan, Lenahan, Kinahan, Lanahan, Minahan, Monahan, Lindman

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Where is the Linahan family from?

You can see how Linahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Linahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Linahan families living in Glamorgan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Linahan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Linahan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linahan 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 Linahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Linahan. 100% of Linahan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Linahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linahan 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Linahan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 443 military records available for the last name Linahan. For the veterans among your Linahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linahan lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Linahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Linahan in 1950 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linahan 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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