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Lundin Family History

Lundin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or topographic name composed of the element lund ‘grove’ + the adjectival suffix -in.

This suffix is a derivative of Latin -in(i)us, which means ‘relating to’.

In the context of names, this construction signifies a connection to or characteristic of a grove.

Similar names include Lundeen and Lunden.

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


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Where is the Lundin family from?

You can see how Lundin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lundin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lundin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Lundin families living in British Columbia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Lundin's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lundin families in 1911.
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What did your Lundin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lundin. 50% of Lundin men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Farmers Son
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Lundin. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lundin. For the veterans among your Lundin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lundin lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Lundin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lundin in 1940 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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