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Linz Name Meaning

German:: habitational name from either of two places called Linz in Germany and in Austria. Compare Lintz variant of Lintz

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


Similar surnames: Ling, Linn, Lenz, Lind, Lintz, Lins, Link, Lin, Lunz, Lanz

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Where is the Linz family from?

You can see how Linz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Linz families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Linz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Linz families in 1891.
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What did your Linz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Linz. 100% of Linz 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Linz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Linz. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Linz. For the veterans among your Linz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Linz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Linz in 1962 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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