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Lingeman Family History

Lingeman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lineman, Lindeman, Linneman, Lingen, Ingman, Bingaman, Ingerman

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Where is the Lingeman family from?

You can see how Lingeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingeman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lingeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Lingeman families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lingeman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Lingeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lingeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lingeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lingeman. 37% of Lingeman men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Lingeman women worked as a Clerical. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lingeman were Electrician and News Reporter.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Electrician
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • News Reporter
    29%

What Lingeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lingeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingeman 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Lingeman. 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 193 military records available for the last name Lingeman. For the veterans among your Lingeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingeman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lingeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lingeman in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lingeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingeman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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