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Linman Family History

Linman Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form of Danish and possibly also of German Linnemann.

Americanized form of German Linmann itself a shortened form of Lindemann and Linnemann.

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


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Where is the Linman family from?

You can see how Linman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Linman families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Linman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Linman families in 1911.
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What did your Linman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linman. 32% of Linman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Linman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linman were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Linman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linman 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Linman. 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 315 military records available for the last name Linman. For the veterans among your Linman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Linman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Linman in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linman 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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