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Lina Family History

Lina Surname Meaning

Italian and Hispanic (mainly Philippines): probably from a short form of a female personal name ending with -lina

for example Angelina Carolina.

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


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Where is the Lina family from?

You can see how Lina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lina families living in Somerset. This was about 19% of all the recorded Lina's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Lina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lina 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 Lina ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lina. 100% of Lina 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lina 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lina. 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 297 military records available for the last name Lina. For the veterans among your Lina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lina lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lina in 1952 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lina 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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