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Linnevold Family History

Linnevold 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: Liebold, Finegold, Linnell, Lincoln, Lindell, Linner, Tinnell

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Where is the Linnevold family from?

You can see how Linnevold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linnevold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Linnevold family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Linnevold's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Linnevold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linnevold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linnevold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linnevold. 100% of Linnevold men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Linnevold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linnevold 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Linnevold. 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 22 military records available for the last name Linnevold. For the veterans among your Linnevold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linnevold lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Linnevold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Linnevold in 1966 was 74, and 95 in 2003.

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