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Lindback Family History

Lindback Surname 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: Lindbeck, Lineback, Lindmark, Limback, Lindsay, Limbach, Sandbach

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Where is the Lindback family from?

You can see how Lindback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindback family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lindback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Lindback families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindback's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lindback families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lindback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lindback. 67% of Lindback 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Ranch Hand
    34%

What Lindback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Lindback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindback 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Lindback. 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 59 military records available for the last name Lindback. For the veterans among your Lindback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindback lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lindback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lindback in 1963 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindback 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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