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Linska Family History

Linska 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: Linsky, Liska, Laska, Lipka, Lins, Lansky, Siska, Link, Miska, Glinka

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Where is the Linska family from?

You can see how Linska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Linska family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Linska's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Linska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linska 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 112 census records available for the last name Linska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linska 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Linska. 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 14 military records available for the last name Linska. For the veterans among your Linska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linska lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Linska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Linska in 1978 was 76, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linska 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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