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Linneus Family History

Linneus 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, Linney, Likness, Linders, Innes, Linnen, Linnebur

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Where is the Linneus family from?

You can see how Linneus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linneus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Linneus families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Linneus's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Linneus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linneus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Linneus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linneus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Linneus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Linneus. For the veterans among your Linneus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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