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Lindbom Family History

Lindbom 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: Lindblom, Lindbo, Lindon, Lindor, Lindow, Lindholm, Lindborg, Lindo

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Where is the Lindbom family from?

You can see how Lindbom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindbom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindbom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Lindbom family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindbom's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Lindbom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindbom 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 Lindbom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lindbom. 58% of Lindbom men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Helper
    22%

What Lindbom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Lindbom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindbom 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Lindbom. 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 110 military records available for the last name Lindbom. For the veterans among your Lindbom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindbom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Lindbom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lindbom in 1962 was 66, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lindbom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindbom 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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