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Lindy Family History

Lindy Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Scandinavian Linde so written to preserve the second syllable.

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


Similar surnames: Linda, Lindt, Lind, Kindy, Linde, Lindh, Leidy, Linden, Lints, Lintz

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Where is the Lindy family from?

You can see how Lindy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lindy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lindy family living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lindy's in USA. Maryland and 3 other states had the highest population of Lindy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lindy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindy. 23% of Lindy men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Lindy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindy were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lindy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindy 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Lindy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lindy. For the veterans among your Lindy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lindy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lindy in 1943 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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