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Linney Family History

Linney Surname Meaning

English: from an Old English female personal name Lindgifu Lindgeofu composed of the elements lind ‘lime (wood)’ i.e. ‘shield’ (a transferred sense) + gifu geofu ‘gift’.

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


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Where is the Linney family from?

You can see how Linney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 269 Linney families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Linney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Linney families in 1891.
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What did your Linney 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 Linney. 15% of Linney men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Linney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linney were Incapacitated and Private Means.

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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
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Linney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linney 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 Linney. 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 Linney. For the veterans among your Linney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Linney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Linney in 1960 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linney 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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