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Lingerfelt Family History

Lingerfelt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lingenfeld a habitational name from a place so named in the Palatinate.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lingerfelt family from?

You can see how Lingerfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingerfelt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lingerfelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Lingerfelt family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Lingerfelt's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Lingerfelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lingerfelt 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 Lingerfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lingerfelt. 34% of Lingerfelt men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Lingerfelt women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lingerfelt were Farm Laborer and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    11%
  • House Work
    11%
  • Winder
    11%
  • New Worker
    7%

What Lingerfelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lingerfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingerfelt 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Lingerfelt. 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 Lingerfelt. For the veterans among your Lingerfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingerfelt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lingerfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Lingerfelt in 1952 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingerfelt 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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