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Lindy Family History

Lindy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Scandinavian Linde so written to preserve the second syllable.

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


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Where is the Lindy family from?

You can see how Lindy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lindy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Lindy families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lindy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lindy families in 1891.
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What did your Lindy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lindy. 100% of Lindy 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Lindy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindy 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Lindy. 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 Lindy. For the veterans among your Lindy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lindy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lindy in 1943 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindy 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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