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Linens Family History

Linens 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: Linen, Likens, Lines, Hines, Linn, Linden, Line, Lien, Lins, Lingen

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Where is the Linens family from?

You can see how Linens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Linens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Linens families living in Derbyshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Linens's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Linens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linens 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 Linens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linens. 34% of Linens men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Linens women worked as a Packer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Linens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linens 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Linens. 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 395 military records available for the last name Linens. For the veterans among your Linens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Linens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Linens in 1966 was 66, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linens 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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