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Lien Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads named Lia the definite singular form of Li.

Chinese: alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 連, 練 and 廉 see Lian.

Vietnamese (Liên): from the Chinese surname 連 see Lian.

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


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Where is the Lien family from?

You can see how Lien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lien family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Lien families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Lien's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lien families in 1911.
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What did your Lien ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lien. 84% of Lien men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Own Farm
    10%
  • Fathers Farm
    7%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Lien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lien 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Lien. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Lien. For the veterans among your Lien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lien lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Lien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lien in 1948 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lien 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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