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Lindfors Family History

Lindfors Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lind ‘lime tree’ + fors ‘rapids waterfall’.

This surname is also very common in Finland.

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


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Where is the Lindfors family from?

You can see how Lindfors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindfors family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindfors families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Lindfors family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindfors's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Lindfors families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindfors 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 Lindfors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindfors. 24% of Lindfors men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Lindfors women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindfors were Machinist and Servant.

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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
    24%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Servant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lindfors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindfors 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lindfors. 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 456 military records available for the last name Lindfors. For the veterans among your Lindfors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindfors lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lindfors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lindfors in 1963 was 77, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindfors 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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