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Linnane Family History

Linnane Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Lionnáin a variant of Ó Leannáin (see Lennon).

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


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Where is the Linnane family from?

You can see how Linnane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Linnane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Linnane families living in Massachusetts. This was about 42% of all the recorded Linnane's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Linnane families in 1880.
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What did your Linnane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linnane. 36% of Linnane men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Linnane women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linnane were Switchman and Typist.

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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
    36%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Switchman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Beauty Operator
    20%
  • Typist
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Linnane. 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 295 military records available for the last name Linnane. For the veterans among your Linnane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnane lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Linnane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Linnane in 1952 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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