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Liné Family History

Liné 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: Ling, Lin, Linn, Lind, Line, Lins, Link, Lint, Lino, Lina

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Where is the Liné family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liné 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 Liné ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Liné. 7% of Liné men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Liné women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liné were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Gardener
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Liné. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liné 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Liné. 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 Liné. For the veterans among your Liné ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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