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Linow Family History

Linow 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: Lino, Lindow, Linde, Ling, Low, Linton, Lin, Linge, Pino, Linn

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Where is the Linow family from?

You can see how Linow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Linow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Linow families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Linow's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Linow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linow 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 959 census records available for the last name Linow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linow 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Linow. 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 Linow. For the veterans among your Linow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Linow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Linow in 1969 was 68, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linow 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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