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Lindert Family History

Lindert Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch (Te Lindert Van Lindert): habitational name from Linderte near Hanover or from any of the places with this name in Gelderland and Overijssel.

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


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Where is the Lindert family from?

You can see how Lindert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lindert families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lindert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lindert families in 1891.
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What did your Lindert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindert. 38% of Lindert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lindert women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindert were Truck Driver and Closer.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Closer
    50%

What Lindert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lindert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindert 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Lindert. 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 469 military records available for the last name Lindert. For the veterans among your Lindert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lindert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lindert in 1956 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindert 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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