
Origins of the Linnett surname


About the Linnetts
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Interesting facts about Linnett
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Linnett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
What are the most common Linnett first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Linnetts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Linnetts in 1921
Dressmaker
25
Laundress
21
General Servant
11
Tailoress
10
Cook
9
Common male occupations for Linnetts in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
34
General Labourer
25
Shepherd
19
Farm Labourer
18
Thatcher
17
