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Lindvall Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lind ‘lime (tree)’ + vall ‘field’.

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


Similar surnames: Lundvall, Lindell, Lindahl, Lindholm, Lindmark, Lindman, Lindland

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Where is the Lindvall family from?

You can see how Lindvall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindvall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindvall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Lindvall families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindvall's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lindvall families in 1911.
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What did your Lindvall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindvall. 27% of Lindvall men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Lindvall women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindvall were Clerk and School 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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • School Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lindvall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindvall 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lindvall. 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 407 military records available for the last name Lindvall. For the veterans among your Lindvall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindvall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lindvall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Lindvall in 1962 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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