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Lindseth Family History

Lindseth Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads in central Norway so named from lind ‘lime tree linden’ + set ‘farmstead dwelling’.

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


Similar surnames: Finseth, Langseth, Linder, Lindberg, Lindstedt, Linden, Espeseth

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Where is the Lindseth family from?

You can see how Lindseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindseth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Lindseth families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindseth's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lindseth families in 1911.
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What did your Lindseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindseth. 46% of Lindseth men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Lindseth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindseth were Operator and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lindseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindseth 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Lindseth. 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 223 military records available for the last name Lindseth. For the veterans among your Lindseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindseth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lindseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lindseth in 1960 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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