This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Linna family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Linna Family History

Linna Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from linna ‘castle’. Established as a hereditary surname in southern and central Finland and Ostrobothnia since the 19th century.

During the name-changing campaigns of the early 20th century the name was used by Finns to replace Swedish surnames containing borg ‘castle’ and lind ‘lime tree’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Linna family from?

You can see how Linna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Linna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Linna families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Linna's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Linna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Linna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linna. 31% of Linna men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Linna women worked as a Seamstress.

View Census Data for Linna | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Linna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Linna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linna census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Linna

Passenger Lists

There are 934 immigration records available for the last name Linna. 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.

View all Linna immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 239 military records available for the last name Linna. For the veterans among your Linna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Linna military records

You've only scratched the surface of Linna family history

Discover More

What is the average Linna lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Linna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Linna in 1957 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linna 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Linna family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial