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Lindskog Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lind ‘lime tree’ + skog ‘wood forest’.

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


Similar surnames: Lindblom, Lindstrom, Lindborg, Lindelof, Lindberg, Lindbo, Lindstedt

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Where is the Lindskog family from?

You can see how Lindskog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindskog family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindskog families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Lindskog families living in Nebraska. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lindskog's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Lindskog families in 1880.
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What did your Lindskog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindskog. 16% of Lindskog men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Lindskog women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindskog were Cabinet Maker and Typist. .

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Cabinet Maker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    47%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Typist
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lindskog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindskog 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lindskog. 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 367 military records available for the last name Lindskog. For the veterans among your Lindskog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindskog lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lindskog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lindskog in 1957 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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