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Linnin Family History

Linnin 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: Linnen, Finnin, Tinnin, Lannin, Linton, Litwin, Linn, Linden, Lingen

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Where is the Linnin family from?

You can see how Linnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Linnin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Linnin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Linnin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Linnin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Linnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linnin 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Linnin. 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 26 military records available for the last name Linnin. For the veterans among your Linnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Linnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Linnin in 1973 was 80, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linnin 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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