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Linaweaver Family History

Linaweaver 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: Lineweaver, Weaver, Lafaver, Linzmeier, Leinweber, Linklater, Lawver

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Where is the Linaweaver family from?

You can see how Linaweaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linaweaver family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Linaweaver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Linaweaver family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Linaweaver's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Linaweaver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linaweaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linaweaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linaweaver. 50% of Linaweaver men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Linaweaver women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Retired Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Linaweaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linaweaver 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Linaweaver. 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 213 military records available for the last name Linaweaver. For the veterans among your Linaweaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linaweaver lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Linaweaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Linaweaver in 1965 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

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