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Linsman Family History

Linsman 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: Lisman, Lindman, Lineman, Tinsman, Kinsman, Linman, Kinman, Inman

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Where is the Linsman family from?

You can see how Linsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linsman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Linsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Linsman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Linsman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Linsman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linsman 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 Linsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucking was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linsman. 100% of Linsman men worked as a Trucking.

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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

  • Trucking
    100%

What Linsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Linsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linsman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Linsman. 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 81 military records available for the last name Linsman. For the veterans among your Linsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linsman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Linsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Linsman in 1965 was 76, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linsman 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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