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Lindower Family History

Lindower 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: Linder, Lindner, Lindor, Lindow, Lindler, Lindauer, Linderer, Linde

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Where is the Lindower family from?

You can see how Lindower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindower family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lindower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Lindower families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lindower's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lindower families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lindower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindower. 100% of Lindower men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Lindower women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Lindower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindower 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Lindower. 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 57 military records available for the last name Lindower. For the veterans among your Lindower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindower lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lindower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lindower in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

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