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Lindh Name Meaning

Swedish: variant of Lind from an ornamental spelling of lind ‘lime tree’. It is also found in Finland and Norway.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lind, Linde, Linden, Lindy, Lindt, Lindle, Lynde, Lynd, Lindau, Linch

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Where is the Lindh family from?

You can see how Lindh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Lindh families living in Kansas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lindh's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Lindh families in 1880.
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What did your Lindh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindh. 18% of Lindh men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lindh women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindh were Painter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lindh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindh 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lindh. 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 586 military records available for the last name Lindh. For the veterans among your Lindh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lindh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lindh in 1958 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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