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Linssen Family History

Linssen 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: Linden, Lindsey, Lingen, Nissen, Riessen, Bissen, Lindeen, Lassen

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Where is the Linssen family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linssen. 56% of Linssen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

What Linssen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Linssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linssen 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Linssen. 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 53 military records available for the last name Linssen. For the veterans among your Linssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linssen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Linssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Linssen in 1965 was 84, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linssen 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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