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Chindlund Family History

Chindlund 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: Windland, Hedlund, Lindland, Child, Chandler, Chandley, Friedland

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Where is the Chindlund family from?

You can see how Chindlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chindlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chindlund families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chindlund's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chindlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chindlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chindlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chindlund. 100% of Chindlund men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chindlund women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Chindlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chindlund 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Chindlund. 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 31 military records available for the last name Chindlund. For the veterans among your Chindlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chindlund lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chindlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Chindlund in 1963 was 86, and 78 in 2003.

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