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Linnemann Family History

Linnemann Surname Meaning

North German and Danish: variant of Lindemann. Compare Linman.

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


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Where is the Linnemann family from?

You can see how Linnemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnemann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Linnemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Linnemann families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Linnemann's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Linnemann families in 1891.
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What did your Linnemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linnemann. 48% of Linnemann men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Linnemann women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linnemann were Plumber and Seamstress.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Plumber
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Linnemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linnemann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Linnemann. 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 898 military records available for the last name Linnemann. For the veterans among your Linnemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnemann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Linnemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Linnemann in 1962 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

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