Is Lina short for anything?
Yes. Lina is a nickname in most old records, and it usually points to Caroline. Less often it stands in for Adelina, Evangelina, and Selina, among others. Expect it in American and German-immigrant records, mostly 1800s-1900s. A record that says Lina and a record that says Caroline can easily be the same person, so search both names before you rule anyone out.
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Is Lina a nickname?+
In old records, almost always - it stands for Caroline or Adelina. Treat it as a pointer to a formal name until the documents prove otherwise.
Is Lina a real name on its own?+
It mostly rode on Caroline in the eras we track (1800s-1900s). If your ancestor's papers only ever say Lina, record it as written and keep Caroline as a candidate.
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