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Lionberger Family History

Lionberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Löwenberger: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Löwenberg.

Variant of Lineberger 1 a surname of (Swiss) German or Alsatian origin.

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


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Where is the Lionberger family from?

You can see how Lionberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lionberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lionberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lionberger family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lionberger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Lionberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lionberger 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 Lionberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lionberger. 44% of Lionberger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lionberger women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lionberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lionberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lionberger 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Lionberger. 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 470 military records available for the last name Lionberger. For the veterans among your Lionberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lionberger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lionberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lionberger in 1958 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lionberger 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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