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Linscott Family History

Linscott Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Linscott in Moretonhampstead or Limscott in Bradworthy, both in Devon and so named from the Old English personal name Lēofwine + Old English cot ‘cottage’.

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


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Where is the Linscott family from?

You can see how Linscott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linscott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linscott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Linscott families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Linscott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Linscott families in 1911.
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What did your Linscott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linscott. 25% of Linscott men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Linscott women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linscott were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Linscott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linscott 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 932 immigration records available for the last name Linscott. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Linscott. For the veterans among your Linscott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linscott lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Linscott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Linscott in 1955 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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