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Lindgren Family History

Lindgren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lind ‘lime tree’ + gren ‘branch’.

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


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Where is the Lindgren family from?

You can see how Lindgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindgren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Lindgren families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lindgren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lindgren families in 1891.
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What did your Lindgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lindgren. 100% of Lindgren men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Lindgren 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Lindgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindgren 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 22,000 immigration records available for the last name Lindgren. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Lindgren. For the veterans among your Lindgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindgren lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Lindgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lindgren in 1941 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindgren 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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