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Lingo Family History

Lingo Surname Meaning

Most probably an altered form of Scottish Lingoch a habitational name from the lands of Lingoch (now Lingo) in Carnbee Fife.

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


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Where is the Lingo family from?

You can see how Lingo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lingo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Lingo families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lingo's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lingo families in 1891.
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What did your Lingo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lingo. 100% of Lingo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Lingo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingo 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Lingo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Lingo. For the veterans among your Lingo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingo lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lingo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lingo in 1947 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lingo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingo 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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