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Linin Family History

Linin 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: Linn, Linen, Linan, Linde, Ling, Linton, Litwin, Lubin, Lin, Linge

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Where is the Linin family from?

You can see how Linin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Linin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Linin families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Linin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Linin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linin 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 Linin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Linin. 75% of Linin 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
    75%
  • Laundress
    25%

What Linin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Linin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linin 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Linin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Linin. For the veterans among your Linin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Linin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Linin in 1968 was 80, and 93 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linin 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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