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Lindenfeld Family History

Lindenfeld Surname 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: Langenfeld, Landefeld, Wiedenfeld, Lindenberg, Wiesenfeld, Winterfeld

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Where is the Lindenfeld family from?

You can see how Lindenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindenfeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lindenfeld families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lindenfeld's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Lindenfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindenfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lindenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindenfeld. 34% of Lindenfeld men worked as an Office Clerk and 100% of Lindenfeld women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Lindenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Lindenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindenfeld 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Lindenfeld. 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 182 military records available for the last name Lindenfeld. For the veterans among your Lindenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindenfeld lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lindenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lindenfeld in 1957 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lindenfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindenfeld 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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