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Lingel Family History

Lingel Surname Meaning

German:: possibly a shortened form of a habitational name from a place such as Lingelbach.

Perhaps a nickname from Middle High German linge ‘hurried’ for someone always in a hurry.

This term is related to modern German gelingen.

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


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Where is the Lingel family from?

You can see how Lingel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lingel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Lingel families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lingel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lingel families in 1891.
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What did your Lingel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lingel. 100% of Lingel 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Lingel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingel 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Lingel. 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 295 military records available for the last name Lingel. For the veterans among your Lingel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Lingel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lingel in 1955 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingel 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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