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Linzel Family History

Linzel 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: Lingel, Linzer, Finzel, Linzey, Kinzel, Linde, Winkel, Linge, Linden

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Where is the Linzel family from?

You can see how Linzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linzel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Linzel families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Linzel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Linzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linzel 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 128 census records available for the last name Linzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linzel 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Linzel. 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 36 military records available for the last name Linzel. For the veterans among your Linzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linzel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Linzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Linzel in 1977 was 77, and 80 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linzel 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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