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Lineton Family History

Lineton 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: Linton, Hinton, Winton, Clinton, Winston, Litton, Ireton, Liston

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Where is the Lineton family from?

You can see how Lineton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lineton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Lineton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Lineton families living in Shropshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lineton's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Lineton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lineton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lineton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Suger Beet Farm Worker (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lineton. 100% of Lineton men worked as a Suger Beet Farm Worker (heavy Worker) and 73% of Lineton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Suger Beet Farm Worker (heavy Worker)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    28%

What Lineton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Lineton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lineton 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Lineton. 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 23 military records available for the last name Lineton. For the veterans among your Lineton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lineton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lineton

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