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Linhoff Family History

Linhoff 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: Lenhoff, Langhoff, Niehoff, Imhoff, Lehnhoff, Minkoff, Lindloff

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Where is the Linhoff family from?

You can see how Linhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linhoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Linhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Linhoff families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Linhoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Linhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linhoff. 40% of Linhoff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Linhoff women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Meat Cutter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Linhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linhoff 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Linhoff. 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 150 military records available for the last name Linhoff. For the veterans among your Linhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linhoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Linhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Linhoff in 1964 was 77, and 83 in 2002.

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