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Linear Family History

Linear Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Lenear.

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


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Where is the Linear family from?

You can see how Linear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linear family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Linear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Linear families living in Sussex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Linear's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Linear families in 1891.
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What did your Linear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linear. 56% of Linear men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Linear women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linear were Miner and Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    56%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Farming
    23%

What Linear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Linear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linear 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Linear. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Linear. For the veterans among your Linear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linear lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Linear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Linear in 1948 was 46, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linear 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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