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Linnehan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Linehan .

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


Similar surnames: Minnehan, Linnen, Lenehan, Kinneman, Finegan, Lineman, Lannigan

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Where is the Linnehan family from?

You can see how Linnehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnehan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Linnehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Linnehan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Linnehan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Linnehan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linnehan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linnehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linnehan. 17% of Linnehan men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Linnehan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linnehan were Laborer and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Secretary
    18%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Linnehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linnehan 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Linnehan. 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 664 military records available for the last name Linnehan. For the veterans among your Linnehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnehan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Linnehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Linnehan in 1962 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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