This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Lindo family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Lindo Family History

Lindo Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: nickname from lindo ‘lovely’.

Norwegian (Lindø): habitational name from seven farmsteads named Lindøy from lind ‘lime tree’ + øy ‘island’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Lindo family from?

You can see how Lindo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lindo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Lindo families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lindo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Lindo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindo. 18% of Lindo men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Lindo women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindo were Farmer and Dressmaker.

View Census Data for Lindo | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Dressmaker
    14%

What Lindo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Lindo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Lindo

Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Lindo. 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.

View all Lindo immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 668 military records available for the last name Lindo. For the veterans among your Lindo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lindo military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lindo family history

Discover More

What is the average Lindo lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lindo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lindo in 1952 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lindo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindo 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lindo family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial