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Linnen Family History

Linnen Name Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: possibly a variant of Lennon .

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


Similar surnames: Linden, Finnen, Kinner, Lannen, Linn, Linen, Linton, Finnin, Linan

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Where is the Linnen family from?

You can see how Linnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Linnen families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Linnen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Linnen families in 1891.
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What did your Linnen 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 Linnen. 100% of Linnen men worked as a General Labourer and 60% of Linnen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Shop Assistant
    20%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Linnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linnen 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Linnen. 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 522 military records available for the last name Linnen. For the veterans among your Linnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Linnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Linnen in 1960 was 68, and 58 in 2004.

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