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Lineburg Family History

Lineburg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lindburg, Limburg, Ginsburg, Linberg, Lindberg, Linnebur, Lieberg

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Where is the Lineburg family from?

You can see how Lineburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lineburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lineburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lineburg families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lineburg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lineburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lineburg 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 Lineburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lineburg. 45% of Lineburg men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lineburg women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lineburg were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    45%
  • Weaver
    15%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Lineburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lineburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lineburg 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Lineburg. 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 157 military records available for the last name Lineburg. For the veterans among your Lineburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lineburg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lineburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lineburg in 1955 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lineburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lineburg 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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