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Lindly Family History

Lindly Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lindley.

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


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Where is the Lindly family from?

You can see how Lindly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lindly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Lindly families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lindly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lindly families in 1911.
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What did your Lindly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindly. 40% of Lindly men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Lindly women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindly were Carpenter and Typist.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    27%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Typist
    14%

What Lindly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lindly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindly 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Lindly. 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 573 military records available for the last name Lindly. For the veterans among your Lindly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lindly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lindly in 1964 was 74, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindly 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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