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Liniger Family History

Liniger 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: Linger, Lininger, Winiger, Linge, Slinger, Lanier, Ringer, Finger

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Where is the Liniger family from?

You can see how Liniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liniger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Liniger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Liniger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Liniger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Liniger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liniger 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 Liniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liniger. 40% of Liniger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Liniger 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Plumber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Liniger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 963 census records available for the last name Liniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liniger 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Liniger. 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 235 military records available for the last name Liniger. For the veterans among your Liniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liniger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Liniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Liniger in 1962 was 75, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liniger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liniger 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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