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Lindhorst Family History

Lindhorst Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so called.

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


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Where is the Lindhorst family from?

You can see how Lindhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindhorst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Lindhorst families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindhorst's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lindhorst families in 1891.
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What did your Lindhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindhorst. 31% of Lindhorst men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Lindhorst women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindhorst were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Lindhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lindhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindhorst 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 Lindhorst. 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 911 military records available for the last name Lindhorst. For the veterans among your Lindhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindhorst lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lindhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lindhorst in 1950 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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