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Lindenmuth Family History

Lindenmuth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lindemuth probably altered by folk etymology as a result of a confusion of linde ‘soft gentle’ with Linde ‘lime tree’ (plural Linden).

The second element muth is from Middle High German muot ‘disposition’.

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


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Where is the Lindenmuth family from?

You can see how Lindenmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindenmuth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lindenmuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Lindenmuth families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindenmuth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lindenmuth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindenmuth 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 Lindenmuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindenmuth. 32% of Lindenmuth men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Lindenmuth women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindenmuth were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

What Lindenmuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lindenmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindenmuth 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Lindenmuth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lindenmuth. For the veterans among your Lindenmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindenmuth lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Lindenmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lindenmuth in 1941 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

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