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Lingas Family History

Lingas 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: Ligas, Ling, Linge, Minas, Livas, Kangas, Lins, Lingen, Minhas

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Where is the Lingas family from?

You can see how Lingas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lingas family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lingas's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Lingas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lingas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Lingas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingas 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Lingas. 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 18 military records available for the last name Lingas. For the veterans among your Lingas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Lingas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lingas in 1974 was 79, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingas 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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