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Lins Family History

Lins Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German lins(e) ‘lentil’ presumably a metonymic occupational name for a grower of lentils.

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German lint ‘snake’ or linta ‘linden tree shield’.

English (Staffordshire): possibly a variant of Lynes.

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


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You can see how Lins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Lins families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Lins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lins families in 1891.
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What did your Lins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver Heavy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lins. 100% of Lins men worked as a Motor Driver Heavy and 100% of Lins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver Heavy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Lins. For the veterans among your Lins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lins lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lins in 1950 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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