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Linehart Family History

Linehart 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: Linkhart, Dinehart, Linhart, Rinehart, Minehart, Lanehart, Swinehart

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Where is the Linehart family from?

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

What did your Linehart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linehart. 100% of Linehart men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Linehart women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Linehart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linehart 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Linehart. 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 62 military records available for the last name Linehart. For the veterans among your Linehart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linehart lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Linehart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Linehart in 1966 was 75, and 87 in 2001.

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