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Lineger Family History

Lineger 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: Linger, Linge, Slinger, Ringer, Finger, Linder, Lingen, Linner

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Where is the Lineger family from?

You can see how Lineger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lineger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lineger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lineger family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lineger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lineger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lineger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lineger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Lineger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lineger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Lineger. 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 15 military records available for the last name Lineger. For the veterans among your Lineger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lineger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Lineger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lineger in 1968 was 61, and 89 in 1990.

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