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Linley Family History

Linley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lindley.

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


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Where is the Linley family from?

You can see how Linley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 610 Linley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Linley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Linley families in 1891.
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What did your Linley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Linley. 24% of Linley men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Linley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linley were Mattress Maker and Charwoman.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Colliery Hewer
    12%
  • Unemployed
    8%
  • Mattress Maker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Charwoman
    2%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Linley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linley 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 Linley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Linley. For the veterans among your Linley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Linley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Linley in 1943 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linley 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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