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Linnington Family History

Linnington Surname Meaning

see Linington.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Linnington family from?

You can see how Linnington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Linnington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Linnington families living in Dorset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Linnington's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Linnington families in 1891.
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What did your Linnington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Linnington. 34% of Linnington men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 72% of Linnington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linnington were Paper Mill Labourer and Housemaid.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    34%
  • Warehouseman
    34%
  • Paper Mill Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    6%
  • Housemaid
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Linnington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linnington 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Linnington. 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 227 military records available for the last name Linnington. For the veterans among your Linnington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnington lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Linnington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Linnington in 1974 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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