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Lineweaver Family History

Lineweaver Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leinweber.

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


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Where is the Lineweaver family from?

You can see how Lineweaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lineweaver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lineweaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Lineweaver families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lineweaver's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Lineweaver families in 1840.
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What did your Lineweaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lineweaver. 30% of Lineweaver men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lineweaver women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lineweaver were Farm Laborer and 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
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Lineweaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lineweaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lineweaver 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Lineweaver. 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 315 military records available for the last name Lineweaver. For the veterans among your Lineweaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lineweaver lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lineweaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lineweaver in 1952 was 44, and 60 in 2004.

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