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Lina Name Meaning

Spanish: possibly a nickmane from liña ‘thread’, or a variant of línea ‘line’.Italian: probably a short form of a female personal name ending with -lina, for example Carolina, Angelina.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Fina, Lena, Lino, Lins, Bina, Cina, Linn, Mina, Linan, Lia

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Lina Family Origin

Where is the Lina family from?

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You can see how Lina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lina families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Lina families living in Ontario. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lina's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lina families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Lina Family Occupations

What did your Lina ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Menuisier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Lina. 14% of Lina men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Lina women worked as a Menuisier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lina were Agent and Waitress

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Agent
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Menuisier
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Lina Historical Records

What Lina family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lina census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lina. 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 Card

There are 297 military records available for the last name Lina. For the veterans among your Lina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Lina Life Expectancy

What is the average Lina lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lina in 1952 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lina 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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