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Lininger Family History

Lininger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leininger.

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


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Where is the Lininger family from?

You can see how Lininger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lininger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lininger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lininger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lininger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lininger families in 1891.
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What did your Lininger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lininger. 100% of Lininger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lininger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lininger 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Lininger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lininger. For the veterans among your Lininger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lininger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lininger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lininger in 1955 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lininger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lininger 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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