Linne Family History

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Linne Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Linne, or North German topographic name equivalent to Linde 1. Swedish (Linné): from Latin Linnaeus. French (Linné): from various personal names formed with the double diminutive suffix -linet, for example Paulinet, Colinet.

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


Similar surnames: Linde, Line, Linner, Linn, Linge, Finne, Rinne, Lind, Linden, Kinne

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Linne Family Origin

Where is the Linne family from?

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You can see how Linne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linne families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Linne families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Linne's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Linne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Linne Family Occupations

What did your Linne ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Linne family was Candy Maker. Farmer, Tailor and Baker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Linne. The most common Linne occupation in the USA was Farmer. 19% of Linne's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    19%

  • Tailor

    13%

  • Baker

    6%

  • Candy Maker

    6%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Linne ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Linne Historical Records

What Linne family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Linne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Linne. 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 871 military records available for the last name Linne. For the veterans among your Linne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Linne Life Expectancy

What is the average Linne lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Linne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Linne in 1947 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linne 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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