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Linse Family History

Linse Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lins.

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


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Where is the Linse family from?

You can see how Linse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Linse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Linse family living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Linse's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Linse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Linse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linse. 38% of Linse men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Linse women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linse were Salesman and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Laundress
    17%

What Linse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Linse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linse 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Linse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Linse. For the veterans among your Linse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linse lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Linse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Linse in 1944 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linse 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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