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Linster Family History

Linster Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish and German: habitational name from Altlinster and Junglinster in Luxembourg.

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


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Where is the Linster family from?

You can see how Linster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Linster families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Linster's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Linster families in 1891.
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What did your Linster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Linster. 100% of Linster men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Linster 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Linster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Linster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linster 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Linster. 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 307 military records available for the last name Linster. For the veterans among your Linster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linster lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Linster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Linster in 1946 was 43, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linster 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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