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Linner Family History

Linner Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Linne in Lower Saxony or Linnern in Bavaria.

Swedish (also Linnér): variant of Linder an ornamental name from lind ‘lime tree’.

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


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You can see how Linner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Linner families living in Warwickshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Linner's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Linner families in 1891.
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What did your Linner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Linner. 100% of Linner 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Linner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linner 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 960 immigration records available for the last name Linner. 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 Linner. For the veterans among your Linner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Linner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Linner in 1962 was 81, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linner 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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