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Linan Family History

Linan Surname Meaning

Spanish (Liñán): unexplained. In Spain it is found mainly in Andalusia.

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


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Where is the Linan family from?

You can see how Linan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Linan families living in Kent. This was about 21% of all the recorded Linan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Linan families in 1891.
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What did your Linan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Linan. 100% of Linan 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Linan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linan 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Linan. 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 320 military records available for the last name Linan. For the veterans among your Linan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Linan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Linan in 1959 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linan 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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