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Linnan Family History

Linnan 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: Kinnan, Linnen, Linan, Linna, Linnane, Linman, Finnan, Lannan, Linton

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Where is the Linnan family from?

You can see how Linnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Linnan families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Linnan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Linnan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linnan 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 Linnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linnan. 73% of Linnan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Linnan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linnan were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    73%
  • Farmer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Linnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Linnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linnan 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Linnan. 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 272 military records available for the last name Linnan. For the veterans among your Linnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Linnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Linnan in 1958 was 50, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linnan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linnan 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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