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Early Origins of the Linhares family

The surname Linhares was first found in Aragon an ancient Kingdom of Spain.

Early History of the Linhares family

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Linhares Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Linhares, Liniers, Linars, Leonardis, Linhard, Lenhares and many more.

Early Notables of the Linhares family

Notable bearers of the family name Linhares

  • were the Linhares family of Aragon


United States Linhares migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Linhares Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Joao de Souza Linhares, aged 30, originally from Terceira, who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Vega" from Terceira 1
Linhares Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Manuel C. Linhares, aged 19, who arrived in New York, N. Y. in 1919 aboard the ship "Lake Farge" 1
  • Mario Linhares, aged 38, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Tapajoz" from Para, Brazil 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Linhares (post 1700) +

  • José Linhares (1886-1957), Brazilian Chief of Justice, who assumed the presidency of Brazil in 1945-1946


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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