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Lienau Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named or from Lienow all in northern and eastern Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Liebau, Lieske, Lietzau, Littau, Litzau, Mierau, Lindau, Lien, Lier

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Where is the Lienau family from?

You can see how Lienau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lienau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lienau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Lienau families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lienau's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lienau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lienau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lienau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lienau. 21% of Lienau men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lienau women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lienau were Proprietor and New Worker. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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What Lienau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lienau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lienau 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Lienau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 740 military records available for the last name Lienau. For the veterans among your Lienau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lienau lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lienau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lienau in 1956 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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