This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Lineback family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Lineback Family History

Lineback Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leinbach.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Lineback family from?

You can see how Lineback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lineback family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lineback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lineback family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lineback's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lineback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lineback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Lineback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lineback. 14% of Lineback men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Lineback women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lineback were Truck Driver and House Work.

View Census Data for Lineback | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • House Work
    15%

What Lineback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lineback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lineback census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Lineback

Passenger Lists

There are 115 immigration records available for the last name Lineback. 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.

View all Lineback immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 878 military records available for the last name Lineback. For the veterans among your Lineback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lineback military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lineback family history

Discover More

What is the average Lineback lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lineback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lineback in 1961 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lineback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lineback 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lineback family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial