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Lindig Family History

Lindig Surname Meaning

German (Saxony Thuringia): habitational name from a place so named.

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


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Where is the Lindig family from?

You can see how Lindig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lindig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Lindig families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Lindig's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Lindig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindig 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 Lindig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindig. 42% of Lindig men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Lindig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindig were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Lindig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lindig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindig 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Lindig. 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 983 military records available for the last name Lindig. For the veterans among your Lindig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindig lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lindig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lindig in 1960 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindig 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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