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Lindem Family History

Lindem 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: Linde, Linden, Linder, Lindley, Lander, Linge, Winder, Kinder, Lind

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Where is the Lindem family from?

You can see how Lindem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lindem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lindem family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindem's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lindem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lindem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lindem. 67% of Lindem 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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Lindem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindem 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Lindem. 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 47 military records available for the last name Lindem. For the veterans among your Lindem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lindem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lindem in 1963 was 80, and 52 in 2003.

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