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Linebaugh Family History

Linebaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leinbach.

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


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Where is the Linebaugh family from?

You can see how Linebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linebaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Linebaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Linebaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Linebaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Linebaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linebaugh 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 Linebaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linebaugh. 25% of Linebaugh men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Linebaugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linebaugh were Contractor and Waitress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Contractor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Waitress
    8%

What Linebaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Linebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linebaugh 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Linebaugh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Linebaugh. For the veterans among your Linebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linebaugh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Linebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Linebaugh in 1952 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linebaugh 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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