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Linbeck Family History

Linbeck 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: Lindbeck, Lembeck, Lebeck, Dilbeck, Linberg, Lobeck, Landeck, Witbeck

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Where is the Linbeck family from?

You can see how Linbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linbeck family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Linbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Linbeck families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Linbeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Linbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linbeck. 34% of Linbeck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Linbeck women worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Linbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linbeck 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Linbeck. 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 41 military records available for the last name Linbeck. For the veterans among your Linbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linbeck lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Linbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Linbeck in 1971 was 72, and 64 in 2001.

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