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Linda Family History

Linda Surname Meaning

German and Jewish: variant of Linde. East German: habitational name from any of the places so named in Thuringia Saxony and Silesia.

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


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Where is the Linda family from?

You can see how Linda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Linda families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Linda's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Linda families in 1911.
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What did your Linda ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Linda. 60% of Linda 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
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Linda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linda 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 Linda. 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 425 military records available for the last name Linda. For the veterans among your Linda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linda lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Linda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Linda in 1951 was 60, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linda ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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