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Linfitt Family History

Linfitt 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: Lippitt, Langfitt, Leavitt, Parfitt, Liggett, Sinnott, Minett

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Where is the Linfitt family from?

You can see how Linfitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linfitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Linfitt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Linfitt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Linfitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linfitt 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 Linfitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Linfitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Linfitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linfitt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Linfitt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Linfitt. For the veterans among your Linfitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linfitt lifespan?

Average Linfitt life expectancy in 1975 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linfitt 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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