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Linett Family History

Linett 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: Minett, Line, Lovett, Liggett, Minette, Libert, Arnett, Lint, Lintz

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Where is the Linett family from?

You can see how Linett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Linett families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Linett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Linett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linett 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 Linett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Linett. 100% of Linett 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 868 census records available for the last name Linett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linett 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Linett. 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 121 military records available for the last name Linett. For the veterans among your Linett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Linett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Linett in 1965 was 79, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linett 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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