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Linhart Name Meaning

German Czech and Dutch: from the personal name Linhart a variant of Leonard . This surname is very rare in the Netherlands.

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


Similar surnames: Lenhart, Leinart, Lindert, Lenhard, Linard, Linhardt, Lenart

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Where is the Linhart family from?

You can see how Linhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Linhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Linhart families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Linhart's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Linhart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linhart. 28% of Linhart men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Linhart women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linhart were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Linhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linhart 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 924 immigration records available for the last name Linhart. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Linhart. For the veterans among your Linhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linhart lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Linhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Linhart in 1952 was 22, and 75 in 2004.

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