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Lindhurst Family History

Lindhurst Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Lyndhurst in Hampshire. The placename derives from Old English lind ‘lime tree’ + hyrst ‘wooded hill’.

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


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Where is the Lindhurst family from?

You can see how Lindhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindhurst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lindhurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Lindhurst families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindhurst's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lindhurst families in 1911.
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What did your Lindhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindhurst. 29% of Lindhurst men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lindhurst women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindhurst were Farmer and Laundry Work.

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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
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laundry Work
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lindhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindhurst 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Lindhurst. 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 129 military records available for the last name Lindhurst. For the veterans among your Lindhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindhurst lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Lindhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lindhurst in 1954 was 48, and 89 in 2003.

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