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Linsey Family History

Linsey Name Meaning

Scottish Irish or English: variant of Lindsay or Lindsey . Americanized form of German Linse or Swiss German Linsi see Lins .

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


Similar surnames: Lindsey, Linzey, Kinsey, Litsey, Linsky, Linzy, Linden, Lindsay

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Where is the Linsey family from?

You can see how Linsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Linsey families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Linsey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Linsey families in 1891.
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What did your Linsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Amusiumt Caterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Linsey. 24% of Linsey men worked as an Amusiumt Caterer and 76% of Linsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linsey were Carpenter and Domestic Servant. .

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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

  • Amusiumt Caterer
    24%
  • Gardener (retired)
    16%
  • Labourer (public Works)
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Linsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linsey 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Linsey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Linsey. For the veterans among your Linsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linsey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Linsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Linsey in 1961 was 59, and 65 in 2004.

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