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Lintel Family History

Lintel 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: Lingel, Fintel, Littel, Linde, Winter, Linton, Winkel, Eitel, Minter

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Where is the Lintel family from?

You can see how Lintel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lintel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lintel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Lintel families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lintel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lintel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lintel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lintel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lintel. 60% of Lintel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Lintel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lintel 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Lintel. 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 83 military records available for the last name Lintel. For the veterans among your Lintel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lintel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lintel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lintel in 1966 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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