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Leinert Family History

Leinert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lienert. Compare Leinart and Linard.

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


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Where is the Leinert family from?

You can see how Leinert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leinert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leinert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Leinert families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Leinert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Leinert families in 1911.
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What did your Leinert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shorthand Typist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leinert. 100% of Leinert women worked as a Shorthand Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Shorthand Typist
    100%

What Leinert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Leinert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leinert 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Leinert. 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 133 military records available for the last name Leinert. For the veterans among your Leinert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leinert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Leinert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leinert in 1965 was 69, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leinert 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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