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Lindenbaum Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by a lime tree Lindenbaum or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a lime tree. Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of

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


Similar surnames: Lindenberg, Eichenbaum, Rosenbaum, Greenbaum, Tannenbaum, Birnbaum

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Where is the Lindenbaum family from?

You can see how Lindenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindenbaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Lindenbaum families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lindenbaum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lindenbaum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lindenbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lindenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lindenbaum. 17% of Lindenbaum men worked as a Salesman and 12% of Lindenbaum women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lindenbaum were Proprietor and New Worker. .

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Milliner
    12%
  • Typist
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lindenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindenbaum 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lindenbaum. 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 677 military records available for the last name Lindenbaum. For the veterans among your Lindenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindenbaum lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lindenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lindenbaum in 1955 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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