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Leinback Family History

Leinback Name 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: Leinbach, Steinback, Leimbach, Heinbach, Limback, Lineback, Steinbach

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Where is the Leinback family from?

You can see how Leinback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leinback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leinback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Leinback family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Leinback's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Leinback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leinback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leinback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Osteopth Doctor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leinback. 30% of Leinback men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Leinback women worked as an Osteopth Doctor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Osteopth Doctor
    100%
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What Leinback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Leinback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leinback 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Leinback. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Leinback. For the veterans among your Leinback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leinback lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Leinback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Leinback in 1964 was 71, and 77 in 2002.

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