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Linnett Family History

Linnett Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English and Old French female personal name Linet pet forms of any of several Old French names ending in -line; see Line.

It is unlikely to be a nickname from the bird name linnet as this is not recorded as an English word until c. 1530.

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


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Where is the Linnett family from?

You can see how Linnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Linnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Linnett families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Linnett's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Linnett families in 1891.
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What did your Linnett 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 Linnett. 13% of Linnett men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Linnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linnett were Builders Labourer and Domestic Work.

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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
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Farmworker
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Domestic Work
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Linnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linnett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Linnett. 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 523 military records available for the last name Linnett. For the veterans among your Linnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Linnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Linnett in 1964 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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