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Linders Name Meaning

Dutch and German:: patronymic from a vernacular form of the personal name Leonard . patronymic from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements linta ‘shield’ or ‘spear’ (see Linde ) + hari heri ‘army’.

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


Similar surnames: Lindert, Linde, Sinder, Lindell, Linder, Lander, Lindeen, Lindfors

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Where is the Linders family from?

You can see how Linders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Linders families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Linders's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Linders families in 1891.
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What did your Linders ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Linders. 100% of Linders 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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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Linders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linders 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Linders. 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 429 military records available for the last name Linders. For the veterans among your Linders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linders lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Linders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Linders in 1942 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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