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Lindlow Family History

Lindlow 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: Lindow, Lindley, Ludlow, Winslow, Lindon, Kinslow, Lindor, Lindle

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Where is the Lindlow family from?

You can see how Lindlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindlow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lindlow families living in Kansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lindlow's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Lindlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lindlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lindlow. 50% of Lindlow men worked as a Musician. .

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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

  • Musician
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Lindlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindlow 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Lindlow. 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 40 military records available for the last name Lindlow. For the veterans among your Lindlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindlow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lindlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lindlow in 1962 was 88, and 89 in 2004.

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