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Linja Family History

Linja 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: Lina, Linda, Linna, Lilja, Linza, Linde, Ling, Landa, Lin, Linge

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Where is the Linja family from?

You can see how Linja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Linja family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Linja's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Linja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Linja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linja. 100% of Linja men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Linja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Linja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linja 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Linja. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Linja. For the veterans among your Linja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linja lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Linja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Linja in 1965 was 72, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linja 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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