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Origins of the Lindsey surname

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About the Lindseys

We have a total number of 21303 records for people with the last name Lindsey.

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Where do most Lindseys live?

In 1921, most Lindseys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Lindseys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 15,800 records for the Lindsey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.

Who were Lindseys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lindseys.

What are the most common Lindsey first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Lindseys

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

Common Female occupations for Lindseys in 1921
Dressmaker

75

Laundress

54

Domestic Servant

40

Living On Own Means

34

House Servant

31

Common Male occupations for Lindseys in 1921
Farm Hands

173

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

123

General Farmers

100

Agricultural Labourer

66

General Labourer

54

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