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Linenberg Family History

Linenberg 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: Lindenberg, Lowenberg, Levenberg, Langenberg, Eisenberg, Luxenberg

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Where is the Linenberg family from?

You can see how Linenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Linenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Linenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Linenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Linenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linenberg 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 Linenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Furrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linenberg. 60% of Linenberg men worked as a Furrier.

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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

  • Furrier
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Linenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Linenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linenberg 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Linenberg. 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 21 military records available for the last name Linenberg. For the veterans among your Linenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Linenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Linenberg in 1962 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linenberg 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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