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Lienz Family History

Lienz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lenz, Lien, Lietz, Linz, Bienz, Lierz, Ling, Liang, Lier, Wien

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Where is the Lienz family from?

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

There are 46 census records available for the last name Lienz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lienz 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Lienz. 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 3 military records available for the last name Lienz. For the veterans among your Lienz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lienz lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lienz 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lienz

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