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Lingg Family History

Lingg Name Meaning

South German: variant of Link .

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


Similar surnames: Zingg, Ling, Linge, Linck, Sigg, Liegl, Ying, Linn, Linz, Lung

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Where is the Lingg family from?

You can see how Lingg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lingg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Lingg family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lingg's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Lingg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lingg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lingg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lingg. 18% of Lingg men worked as a Salesman and 32% of Lingg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lingg were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lingg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingg 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Lingg. 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 Lingg. For the veterans among your Lingg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lingg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Lingg in 1955 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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