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Lineberger Family History

Lineberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German and German Leuenberger or of its Alsatian cognate Leyenberger.

Compare Linebarger, Lineberry, and Lionberger.

Americanized form of German Leinberger.

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


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Where is the Lineberger family from?

You can see how Lineberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lineberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lineberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Lineberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lineberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lineberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lineberger 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 Lineberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lineberger. 26% of Lineberger men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Lineberger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lineberger were Salesman and 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
    26%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Winder
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Lineberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lineberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lineberger 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Lineberger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lineberger. For the veterans among your Lineberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lineberger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lineberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Lineberger in 1951 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lineberger 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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