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Linsley Family History

Linsley Surname Meaning

English (County Durham): variant of Lindsley.

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


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Where is the Linsley family from?

You can see how Linsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 189 Linsley families living in Durham. This was about 27% of all the recorded Linsley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Linsley families in 1891.
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What did your Linsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Linsley. 34% of Linsley men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Linsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linsley were Farmer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Linsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linsley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Linsley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Linsley. For the veterans among your Linsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linsley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Linsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Linsley in 1945 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linsley 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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