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Linsmier Family History

Linsmier 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: Linzmeier, Linster, Lanier, Lister, Limmer, Linder, Ainslie, Linner

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Where is the Linsmier family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linsmier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Linsmier ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cattle Dealer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Linsmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linsmier 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 Linsmier. 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 42 military records available for the last name Linsmier. For the veterans among your Linsmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linsmier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Linsmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Linsmier in 1967 was 93, and 85 in 2002.

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