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Lindler Family History

Lindler Surname Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name from a place called Lindlar west of Cologne.

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


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Where is the Lindler family from?

You can see how Lindler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lindler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Lindler families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lindler's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lindler families in 1891.
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What did your Lindler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lindler. 100% of Lindler 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 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 Lindler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindler 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Lindler. 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 509 military records available for the last name Lindler. For the veterans among your Lindler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lindler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lindler in 1947 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindler 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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