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Lingren Family History

Lingren Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Lindgren.

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


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Where is the Lingren family from?

You can see how Lingren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lingren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Lingren families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lingren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lingren families in 1911.
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What did your Lingren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lingren. 100% of Lingren 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Lingren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingren 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Lingren. 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 216 military records available for the last name Lingren. For the veterans among your Lingren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingren lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Lingren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lingren in 1952 was 55, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingren 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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