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Lindsman Family History

Lindsman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lindman, Landsman, Lindeman, Hindsman, Lindaman, Lindsay, Lisman

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Where is the Lindsman family from?

You can see how Lindsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindsman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindsman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Lindsman family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindsman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Lindsman families in 1881.
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What did your Lindsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lindsman. 100% of Lindsman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Lindsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindsman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Lindsman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Lindsman. For the veterans among your Lindsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindsman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lindsman

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