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Lingenfelter Family History

Lingenfelter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Lingenfelder.

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


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Where is the Lingenfelter family from?

You can see how Lingenfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingenfelter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lingenfelter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Lingenfelter families living in Kentucky. This was about 28% of all the recorded Lingenfelter's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Lingenfelter families in 1840.
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What did your Lingenfelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lingenfelter. 18% of Lingenfelter men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Lingenfelter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lingenfelter were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%

What Lingenfelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Lingenfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingenfelter 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Lingenfelter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lingenfelter. For the veterans among your Lingenfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingenfelter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lingenfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lingenfelter in 1953 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingenfelter 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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