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Lindle Family History

Lindle Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living near a small group of lime trees

From Middle High German linde ‘lime tree’ + the diminutive suffix -le.

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


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Where is the Lindle family from?

You can see how Lindle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lindle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Lindle families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lindle's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lindle families in 1891.
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What did your Lindle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lindle. 100% of Lindle men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 100% of Lindle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lindle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindle 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Lindle. 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 391 military records available for the last name Lindle. For the veterans among your Lindle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindle lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lindle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lindle in 1951 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindle 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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