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Lineman Family History

Lineman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leinemann: topographic name for someone living near the river Leine (near Hanover).

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


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Where is the Lineman family from?

You can see how Lineman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lineman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lineman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lineman families living in Cheshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Lineman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Lineman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lineman 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 Lineman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lineman. 41% of Lineman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lineman women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lineman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Lineman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lineman 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Lineman. 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 Lineman. For the veterans among your Lineman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lineman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lineman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lineman in 1956 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lineman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lineman 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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