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Lindeman Name Meaning

Dutch Danish Swedish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated form of the topographic or ornamental name Linde . Americanized form of German Lindemann . Compare Lindaman .

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


Similar surnames: Lindman, Lindemann, Linden, Lineman, Linderman, Kinderman, Wideman

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Where is the Lindeman family from?

You can see how Lindeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lindeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Lindeman families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Lindeman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lindeman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lindeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lindeman. 82% of Lindeman 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
    82%
  • Farmers Son
    19%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Lindeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindeman 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lindeman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Lindeman. For the veterans among your Lindeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindeman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Lindeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lindeman in 1949 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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