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Lindegren Family History

Lindegren 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: Lindgren, Lindeen, Liljegren, Lundgren, Landgren, Lingren, Linderer

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Where is the Lindegren family from?

You can see how Lindegren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindegren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindegren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lindegren families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lindegren's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lindegren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindegren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lindegren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindegren. 60% of Lindegren men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lindegren women worked as a Secretary. .

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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%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Lindegren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindegren 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Lindegren. 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 103 military records available for the last name Lindegren. For the veterans among your Lindegren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindegren lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Lindegren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lindegren in 1958 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

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