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Linssens Family History

Linssens 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: Janssens, Linares, Linden, Lindsey, Lingen, Nissen, Riessen, Linders

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What did your Linssens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linssens. 100% of Linssens men worked as a Janitor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Linssens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linssens 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Linssens. 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 1 military records available for the last name Linssens. For the veterans among your Linssens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linssens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Linssens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Linssens in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 1994.

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