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Leineke Family History

Leineke 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: Meineke, Reineke, Leiner, Leinen, Reincke, Reinecke, Henneke, Lenke

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Where is the Leineke family from?

You can see how Leineke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leineke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leineke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Leineke families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Leineke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leineke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leineke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leineke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Leineke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Leineke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Leineke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leineke 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Leineke. 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 103 military records available for the last name Leineke. For the veterans among your Leineke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leineke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Leineke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leineke in 1964 was 59, and 74 in 2003.

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