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Linsdale Name Meaning

variant of Lindsell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lonsdale, Dinsdale, Hinsdale, Lansdale, Langdale, Lindle, Dimsdale

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Where is the Linsdale family from?

You can see how Linsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linsdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Linsdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Linsdale families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Linsdale's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Linsdale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linsdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linsdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Mantle Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Linsdale. 100% of Linsdale women worked as a Ladies Mantle Machinist. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Mantle Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Linsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linsdale 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Linsdale. 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 59 military records available for the last name Linsdale. For the veterans among your Linsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linsdale lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Linsdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Linsdale in 1969 was 67, and 64 in 1997.

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