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Lindt Family History

Lindt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lind. Dutch: variant of Lint and Lind.

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


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Where is the Lindt family from?

You can see how Lindt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lindt families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lindt's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Lindt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindt 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 Lindt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindt. 38% of Lindt men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lindt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindt were Foreman 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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farm Helper
    7%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Lindt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lindt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lindt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lindt. For the veterans among your Lindt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lindt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lindt in 1962 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindt 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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