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Linnel Family History

Linnel 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: Linner, Linne, Lingel, Linney, Linnen, Zinnel, Tinnel, Linnell, Linde

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Where is the Linnel family from?

You can see how Linnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Linnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Linnel families living in Massachusetts. This was about 81% of all the recorded Linnel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Linnel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linnel 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 Linnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linnel. 100% of Linnel women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Linnel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Linnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linnel 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Linnel. 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 53 military records available for the last name Linnel. For the veterans among your Linnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnel lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2000, in the United States, Linnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Linnel in 1997 was 61, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linnel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linnel 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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