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Linsdey Family History

Linsdey 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: Linsley, Linsey, Linskey, Linde, Lindley, Linden, Lindsey, Insley

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Where is the Linsdey family from?

You can see how Linsdey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linsdey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linsdey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 4 Linsdey families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Linsdey's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Linsdey families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Linsdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linsdey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Linsdey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Linsdey. For the veterans among your Linsdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linsdey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Linsdey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Linsdey in 1966 was 66, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linsdey 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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