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Linsin Family History

Linsin 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: Linson, Linton, Litwin, Linn, Linden, Lipson, Lins, Lingen, Pinson

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Where is the Linsin family from?

You can see how Linsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linsin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Linsin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Linsin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Linsin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Linsin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linsin 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 Linsin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Store Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linsin. 100% of Linsin women worked as a Store Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Store Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Linsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linsin 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Linsin. 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 32 military records available for the last name Linsin. For the veterans among your Linsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linsin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Linsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Linsin in 1963 was 63, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linsin 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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