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Linglay Family History

Linglay 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: Lingley, Lindley, Tingley, Lindsay, Langley, Pingley, Longway

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Where is the Linglay family from?

You can see how Linglay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linglay family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Linglay families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Linglay families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Linglay's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Linglay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linglay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Linglay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linglay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Linglay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Linglay. For the veterans among your Linglay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linglay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linglay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linglay

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