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Lindelof Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lind ‘lime tree’ + löf ‘leaf’.

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


Similar surnames: Lindell, Lindblom, Lindblad, Lindskog, Lindeen, Lindloff, Lindbo

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Where is the Lindelof family from?

You can see how Lindelof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindelof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindelof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Lindelof families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lindelof's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lindelof families in 1880.
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What did your Lindelof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindelof. 53% of Lindelof men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lindelof women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindelof were Clerk 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
    53%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Lindelof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindelof 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Lindelof. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 308 military records available for the last name Lindelof. For the veterans among your Lindelof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindelof lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Lindelof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lindelof in 1965 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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