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Lindenmeyer Name Meaning

German: distinguishing name for the tenant (see Meyer ) of a farm identified by a lime tree Middle High German linde.

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


Similar surnames: Linsenmeyer, Lindenberg, Niedermeyer, Sundermeyer, Neumeyer

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Where is the Lindenmeyer family from?

You can see how Lindenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindenmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindenmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Lindenmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Lindenmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lindenmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindenmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lindenmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindenmeyer. 37% of Lindenmeyer men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Lindenmeyer women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindenmeyer were Window Trimer and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Window Trimer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lindenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindenmeyer 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Lindenmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 757 military records available for the last name Lindenmeyer. For the veterans among your Lindenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindenmeyer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lindenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Lindenmeyer in 1960 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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