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Linninger Family History

Linninger 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: Lininger, Wenninger, Infinger, Henninger, Kinsinger, Penninger

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Where is the Linninger family from?

You can see how Linninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linninger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Linninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Linninger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Linninger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Linninger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linninger 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 Linninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linninger. 50% of Linninger men worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Linninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linninger 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Linninger. 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 77 military records available for the last name Linninger. For the veterans among your Linninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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