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Linneman Family History

Linneman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German and Danish Linnemann.

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


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Where is the Linneman family from?

You can see how Linneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linneman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Linneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Linneman families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Linneman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Linneman families in 1911.
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What did your Linneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linneman. 34% of Linneman men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Linneman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linneman were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housework
    9%

What Linneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Linneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linneman 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Linneman. 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 847 military records available for the last name Linneman. For the veterans among your Linneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linneman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Linneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Linneman in 1945 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linneman 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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