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Linnet Family History

Linnet 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: Linner, Linne, Linney, Linnen, Linde, Pinner, Linge, Linn, Linden

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Where is the Linnet family from?

You can see how Linnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linnet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Linnet families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Linnet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Linnet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Linnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linnet 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Linnet. 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 80 military records available for the last name Linnet. For the veterans among your Linnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Linnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Linnet in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linnet 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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