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Linxwiler Family History

Linxwiler 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: Lindler, Litwiller, Lindley, Lanier, Linville, Singler, Linder

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Where is the Linxwiler family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linxwiler. 37% of Linxwiler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Linxwiler women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linxwiler were Sheet Metal Worker and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Linxwiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Linxwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linxwiler 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Linxwiler. 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 158 military records available for the last name Linxwiler. For the veterans among your Linxwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linxwiler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Linxwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Linxwiler in 1963 was 50, and 68 in 2003.

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