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Lindal Family History

Lindal Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lindau, Linda, Lindahl, Rindal, Tindal, Linde, Landa, Lindsay, Linden

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Where is the Lindal family from?

You can see how Lindal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lindal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 38 Lindal families living in Manitoba. This was about 76% of all the recorded Lindal's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Lindal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lindal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lindal. 87% of Lindal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    87%
  • Farmers Son
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lindal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindal 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Lindal. 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 200 military records available for the last name Lindal. For the veterans among your Lindal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lindal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lindal in 1963 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

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