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Lindholm Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lind ‘lime tree’ + holm ‘island’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lundholm, Lindell, Lindblom, Lindfors, Lindvall, Lindborg, Lindroth

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Where is the Lindholm family from?

You can see how Lindholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindholm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindholm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 60 Lindholm families living in Minnesota. This was about 26% of all the recorded Lindholm's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lindholm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindholm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lindholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindholm. 19% of Lindholm men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Lindholm women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindholm were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Lindholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindholm 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Lindholm. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lindholm. For the veterans among your Lindholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindholm lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lindholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lindholm in 1952 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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