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Lindsell Family History

Lindsell Surname Meaning

from Lindsell (Essex) which is recorded as Lindesele in medieval documents.

The place-name derives from Old English lind ‘lime tree’ + sele ‘dwelling house hall’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lindsell family from?

You can see how Lindsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lindsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 164 Lindsell families living in Essex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Lindsell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Lindsell families in 1891.
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What did your Lindsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lindsell. 16% of Lindsell men worked as a Gardener and 71% of Lindsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindsell were Small Holder and Housewife.

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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

  • Gardener
    16%
  • Electrician
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Small Holder
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lindsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindsell 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 937 immigration records available for the last name Lindsell. 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 684 military records available for the last name Lindsell. For the veterans among your Lindsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindsell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lindsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lindsell in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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