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Lienhardt Family History

Lienhardt 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: Lienhard, Lenhardt, Lienhart, Linhardt, Eisenhardt, Leonhardt

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Where is the Lienhardt family from?

You can see how Lienhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lienhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lienhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Lienhardt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 81% of all the recorded Lienhardt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lienhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lienhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lienhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lienhardt. 34% of Lienhardt men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Driver
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Lienhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lienhardt 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Lienhardt. 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 731 military records available for the last name Lienhardt. For the veterans among your Lienhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lienhardt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lienhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lienhardt in 1963 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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