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Lindstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Lindström): ornamental name composed of the elements lind ‘lime tree’ + ström ‘river’. Compare Linstrom .

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


Similar surnames: Lundstrom, Landstrom, Lidstrom, Sandstrom, Lindblom, Lindskog

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Where is the Lindstrom family from?

You can see how Lindstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lindstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lindstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 39 Lindstrom families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Lindstrom's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Lindstrom families in 1911.
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What did your Lindstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lindstrom. 71% of Lindstrom 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
    71%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Logger
    6%
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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Lindstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lindstrom 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 29,000 immigration records available for the last name Lindstrom. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Lindstrom. For the veterans among your Lindstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lindstrom lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lindstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lindstrom in 1943 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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