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Liney Family History

Liney Surname Meaning

variant of Linney.perhaps a variant of Leney. variant of Lennie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Liney family from?

You can see how Liney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Liney families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Liney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Liney families in 1911.
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What did your Liney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Liney. 32% of Liney men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Liney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Liney were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Liney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Liney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liney 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Liney. 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 460 military records available for the last name Liney. For the veterans among your Liney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Liney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Liney in 1964 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liney 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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