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Lingstrom Family History

Lingstrom Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lindstrom, Linstrom, Lidstrom, Lundstrom, Engstrom, Landstrom

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Where is the Lingstrom family from?

You can see how Lingstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lingstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Lingstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Lingstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lingstrom families in 1880.
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What did your Lingstrom ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Lingstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingstrom 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Lingstrom. 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 11 military records available for the last name Lingstrom. For the veterans among your Lingstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingstrom lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Lingstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lingstrom in 1978 was 83, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingstrom 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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