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Lienert Family History

Lienert Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: from an Alemannic variant of Lienhard. Compare Leinert.

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


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Where is the Lienert family from?

You can see how Lienert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lienert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lienert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Lienert families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Lienert's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Lienert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lienert 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 Lienert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lienert. 40% of Lienert men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Lienert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lienert were Farm Hand and Saleslady.

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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%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farm Hand
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Lienert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lienert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lienert 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Lienert. 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 259 military records available for the last name Lienert. For the veterans among your Lienert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lienert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lienert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lienert in 1963 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lienert 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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