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Lineberg Family History

Lineberg 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: Linberg, Lindberg, Lieberg, Fineberg, Wineberg, Kindberg, Lindenberg

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Where is the Lineberg family from?

You can see how Lineberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lineberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lineberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lineberg families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lineberg's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Lineberg families in 1880.
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What did your Lineberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lineberg. 43% of Lineberg men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Lineberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lineberg were Knitter and Teacher. .

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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

  • Machinist
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Knitter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Lineberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Lineberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lineberg 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Lineberg. 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 96 military records available for the last name Lineberg. For the veterans among your Lineberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lineberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lineberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lineberg in 1964 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

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