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Lindwedel Family History

Lindwedel 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: Lindell, Lindeen, Liedel, Landsiedel, Lindwall, Linderer, Linde

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Where is the Lindwedel family from?

You can see how Lindwedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindwedel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindwedel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lindwedel families living in Missouri. This was about 78% of all the recorded Lindwedel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Lindwedel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindwedel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lindwedel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindwedel. 100% of Lindwedel men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Lindwedel women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Servant
    34%

What Lindwedel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Lindwedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindwedel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Lindwedel. 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 83 military records available for the last name Lindwedel. For the veterans among your Lindwedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindwedel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lindwedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Lindwedel in 1962 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lindwedel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindwedel 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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