Linnett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Early Origins of the Linnett family

The surname Linnett was first found in Sussex where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Linnett family

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Linnett Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Linnet, Linnett, Lynett, Linnit, Linnitt, Linet and others.

Early Notables of the Linnett family

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Migration of the Linnett family to Ireland

Some of the Linnett family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Linnett migration to the United States +

Linnett Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Francis Linnett, a bonded passenger who settled in Maryland in 1724

Linnett migration to Australia +

Linnett Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Patrick Linnett, a shoemaker, who arrived in Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania) sometime between 1825 and 1832

Contemporary Notables of the name Linnett (post 1700) +

John Wilford Linnett (1913-1975), British Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University from 1973 to 1975

Historic Events for the Linnett family +

HMS Vanguard

Mr. Maurice Edward Linnett (1894-1917), British Leading Seaman from Essex, who was aboard the ship "HMS Vanguard" when she exploded in the Scapa Flow off the Orkney Islands, Scotland on 9th July 1917