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Linsell Family History

Linsell Surname Meaning

see Lindsell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Linsell family from?

You can see how Linsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Linsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Linsell families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Linsell's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Linsell families in 1911.
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What did your Linsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Linsell. 19% of Linsell men worked as a Painter decorator and 80% of Linsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linsell were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • Painter decorator
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Linsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Linsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linsell 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Linsell. 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 469 military records available for the last name Linsell. For the veterans among your Linsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linsell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Linsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Linsell in 1963 was 69, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linsell 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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