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Lindesay Family History

Lindesay Surname Meaning

see Lindsay.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Lindesay family from?

You can see how Lindesay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindesay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lindesay families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Lindesay family living in Denbighshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lindesay's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lindesay families in 1891.
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What did your Lindesay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lindesay. 58% of Lindesay 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
    58%
  • Private Means
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lindesay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindesay 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Lindesay. 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 115 military records available for the last name Lindesay. For the veterans among your Lindesay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindesay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Lindesay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Lindesay in 1964 was 47, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindesay 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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