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Lienhart Family History

Lienhart Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lienhard.

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


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Where is the Lienhart family from?

You can see how Lienhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lienhart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lienhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Lienhart families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Lienhart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lienhart families in 1880.
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What did your Lienhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lienhart. 43% of Lienhart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lienhart women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Lienhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lienhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lienhart 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Lienhart. 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 381 military records available for the last name Lienhart. For the veterans among your Lienhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lienhart lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lienhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lienhart in 1953 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lienhart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lienhart 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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