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Lindars Family History

Lindars Name Meaning

probably a variant of Lindhurst though perhaps alternatively a variant of Linder with post-medieval excrescent -s. see Lindores .

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


Similar surnames: Linders, Linares, Linder, Linard, Linhares, Lingard, Lindor, Winders

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Where is the Lindars family from?

You can see how Lindars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindars family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lindars families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Lindars families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindars's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lindars families in 1880.
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What did your Lindars ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Independent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lindars. 100% of Lindars men worked as an Independent and 77% of Lindars women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Independent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lindars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindars 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Lindars. 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 87 military records available for the last name Lindars. For the veterans among your Lindars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindars lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lindars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lindars in 1964 was 63, and 94 in 2004.

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