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Origins of the Lindsay surname

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About the Lindsays

We have a total number of 107219 records for people with the last name Lindsay.

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Where do most Lindsays live?

In 1921, most Lindsays lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Lindsays

How common is your surname?

517th most common surname in the UK

We have 75,900 records for the Lindsay surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

Who were Lindsays most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Browns

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What are the most common Lindsay first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Margaret
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Lindsay family members

Common jobs for Lindsays

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Lindsays in 1921
Dressmaker

408

Domestic Servant

302

Housekeeper

282

F S

240

Annuitant

185

Common Male occupations for Lindsays in 1921
Coal Miner

866

Farmer

333

Joiner

315

Farm Servant

256

Mason

235

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