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Lindhal Family History

Lindhal 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: Windham, Lindsay, Lindell, Linehan, Lindman, Singhal, Lindau, Linda

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Where is the Lindhal family from?

You can see how Lindhal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindhal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindhal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lindhal family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindhal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lindhal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindhal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lindhal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lindhal. 38% of Lindhal men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Labor
    25%

What Lindhal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Lindhal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindhal 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Lindhal. 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 16 military records available for the last name Lindhal. For the veterans among your Lindhal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindhal lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Lindhal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lindhal in 1971 was 72, and 51 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindhal 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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