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Lingham Family History

Lingham Surname Meaning

see Lingen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lingham family from?

You can see how Lingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lingham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Lingham families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lingham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lingham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lingham 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 Lingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lingham. 35% of Lingham men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lingham women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lingham were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Lingham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Lingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingham 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Lingham. 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 637 military records available for the last name Lingham. For the veterans among your Lingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lingham in 1964 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lingham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingham 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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