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Linenberger Family History

Linenberger Surname Meaning

German: probably an altered form of Lünenberger unexplained.

The surname Linenberger was brought to North America from Russia.

The probable original form Lünenberger is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Linenberger family from?

You can see how Linenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Linenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Linenberger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Linenberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Linenberger families in 1880.
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What did your Linenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linenberger. 70% of Linenberger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Linenberger women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    70%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Painter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Linenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Linenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linenberger 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Linenberger. 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 255 military records available for the last name Linenberger. For the veterans among your Linenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linenberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Linenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Linenberger in 1962 was 31, and 67 in 2004.

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