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Lienhard Name Meaning

South German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Leonhard (see Leonard ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lenhard, Lenhart, Lenard, Lenhardt, Liebhart, Lehnhardt, Linhart

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Where is the Lienhard family from?

You can see how Lienhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lienhard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lienhard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Lienhard families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lienhard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lienhard families in 1880.
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What did your Lienhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lienhard. 24% of Lienhard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lienhard women worked as a Stenographer. .

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lienhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lienhard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 922 immigration records available for the last name Lienhard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 972 military records available for the last name Lienhard. For the veterans among your Lienhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lienhard lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Lienhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lienhard in 1954 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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