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Linston Family History

Linston 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: Linton, Winston, Liston, Linson, Hinton, Kingston, Winton, Lipson

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Where is the Linston family from?

You can see how Linston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Linston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Linston families living in Shropshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Linston's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Linston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linston 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 354 census records available for the last name Linston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linston 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Linston. 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 73 military records available for the last name Linston. For the veterans among your Linston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linston lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Linston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Linston in 1967 was 65, and 84 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linston 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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