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Lendrum Family History

Lendrum Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Lendrum in Aberdeenshire.

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


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Where is the Lendrum family from?

You can see how Lendrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lendrum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lendrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Lendrum families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lendrum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lendrum families in 1891.
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What did your Lendrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lendrum. 87% of Lendrum women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lendrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lendrum 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lendrum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lendrum. For the veterans among your Lendrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lendrum lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Lendrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lendrum in 1960 was 66, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lendrum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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