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Lineal Family History

Lineal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Neal, Line, Vinal, Lindell, Leal, Linehan, Mineau, Lingel, Lineman

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Where is the Lineal family from?

You can see how Lineal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lineal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lineal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lineal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lineal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lineal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Lineal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lineal 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Lineal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Lineal. For the veterans among your Lineal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lineal lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Lineal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lineal in 1981 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lineal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lineal 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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