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Linnell Family History

Linnell Surname Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from Lyne Hill in Penkridge Staffordshire.

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


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Where is the Linnell family from?

You can see how Linnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 231 Linnell families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Linnell's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Linnell families in 1891.
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What did your Linnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Linnell. 12% of Linnell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 75% of Linnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linnell were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Linnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linnell 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 Linnell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Linnell. For the veterans among your Linnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Linnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Linnell in 1951 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

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