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Lingwall Family History

Lingwall 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: Dingwall, Lindwall, Longwell, Ringwald, Lindvall, Engwall, Langwell

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Where is the Lingwall family from?

You can see how Lingwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingwall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lingwall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lingwall families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lingwall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lingwall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lingwall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lingwall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lingwall. 42% of Lingwall men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Lingwall women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Janitor
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Lingwall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Lingwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingwall 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Lingwall. 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 82 military records available for the last name Lingwall. For the veterans among your Lingwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingwall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lingwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lingwall in 1964 was 61, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lingwall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingwall 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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