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Linch Family History

Linch Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Lynch.

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


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Where is the Linch family from?

You can see how Linch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 80 Linch families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Linch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Linch families in 1891.
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What did your Linch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Linch. 20% of Linch men worked as a Bricklayer and 88% of Linch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linch were Retired and Housewife.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • School Master
    20%
  • Retired
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Laundress
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Linch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linch 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 Linch. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Linch. For the veterans among your Linch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linch lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Linch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Linch in 1950 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linch 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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