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Lindevig Family History

Lindevig 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: Lindvig, Lindig, Linde, Linden, Linder, Lindell, Liebig, Sandvig

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Where is the Lindevig family from?

You can see how Lindevig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindevig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lindevig families living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lindevig's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Lindevig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindevig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lindevig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lindevig. 100% of Lindevig men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Lindevig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindevig 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Lindevig. 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 9 military records available for the last name Lindevig. For the veterans among your Lindevig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindevig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Lindevig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lindevig in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2001.

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