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Lingner Family History

Lingner Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Lingen one near Osnabrück one in former East Prussia.

Dialect variant of Lindner.

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


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Where is the Lingner family from?

You can see how Lingner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lingner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Lingner families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Lingner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lingner families in 1911.
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What did your Lingner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lingner. 100% of Lingner men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lingner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingner 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Lingner. 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 725 military records available for the last name Lingner. For the veterans among your Lingner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingner lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Lingner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1941. The average life expectancy for Lingner in 1941 was 99, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingner 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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