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Lindersmith Family History

Lindersmith 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: Lindenmuth, Klingensmith, Lindemuth, Silversmith, Clinesmith

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Where is the Lindersmith family from?

You can see how Lindersmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindersmith family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lindersmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Lindersmith families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lindersmith's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lindersmith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindersmith 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 Lindersmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindersmith. 60% of Lindersmith men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lindersmith women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindersmith were Laborer 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
    60%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Lindersmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Lindersmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindersmith 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Lindersmith. 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 174 military records available for the last name Lindersmith. For the veterans among your Lindersmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindersmith lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lindersmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lindersmith in 1964 was 61, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lindersmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindersmith 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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