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Lindell Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements lind ‘lime tree’ + -ell, a common suffix of Swedish surnames, from the Latin adjectival suffix -elius. English: habitational name from Lindal, Cumbria (formerly in Lancashire) or Lindale, also in Cumbria; both are named from Old Norse lind ‘lime tree’ + dalr ‘valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Windell, Kindell, Lundell, Blondell, Liddell, Rundell, Lindahl

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Lindell Family Origin

Where is the Lindell family from?

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You can see how Lindell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lindell families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Lindell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Lindell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lindell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Lindell Family Occupations

What did your Lindell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Lindell. 60% of Lindell men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clergy
    5%
  • Drayman
    5%
  • Journalier
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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

Lindell Historical Records

What Lindell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Lindell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

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

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

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Lindell Life Expectancy

What is the average Lindell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lindell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lindell in 1959 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lindell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lindell 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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