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Lingelbach Family History

Lingelbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Lingelbach in Hesse.

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


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Where is the Lingelbach family from?

You can see how Lingelbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingelbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lingelbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Lingelbach families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Lingelbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Lingelbach families in 1880.
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What did your Lingelbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lingelbach. 20% of Lingelbach men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lingelbach women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lingelbach were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Tailor
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Writer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Lingelbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lingelbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingelbach 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Lingelbach. 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 389 military records available for the last name Lingelbach. For the veterans among your Lingelbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingelbach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lingelbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Lingelbach in 1957 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

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