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Linde Name Meaning

German, Dutch, and Scandinavian: topographic name for someone who lived by a conspicuous lime tree, Middle High German, Dutch linde, Scandinavian lind. There are several places, especially in North Germany, named with this word, and the name may be a habitational name from any of these. The word was also used in a number of Old High German women’s personal names, with the meaning ‘shield’ or ‘spear’ (these being made from the hard wood of the lime); it is possible that the surname in some cases is from a short form of one of these. As a Swedish name it is often ornamental rather than topographic. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental adoption of German Linde ‘lime tree’ (see 1). Spanish: topographic name for someone who lived on a boundary, from Spanish linde ‘boundary’, Latin limes or habitational name from any of the places called La Linde in Oviedo (Oviéu) and Biscay provinces.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lind, Linden, Linder, Lande, Linge, Linne, Lindle, Rinne, Linda, Line

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Linde Family Origin

Where is the Linde family from?

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You can see how Linde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linde families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Linde families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Linde's in the UK. London had the highest population of Linde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Linde Family Occupations

What did your Linde ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Linde occupation in the UK was Laborer. 33% of Linde's were Laborers. Laborer and Meat Salesman were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Linde. A less common occupation for the Linde family was Painter Journeyman.

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  • Laborer

    33%

  • Meat Salesman

    33%

  • Painter Journeyman

    33%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Linde ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Linde Historical Records

What Linde family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Linde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linde census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Linde. 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 Card

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Linde. For the veterans among your Linde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Linde Life Expectancy

What is the average Linde lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Linde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Linde in 1944 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linde 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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