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Linger Family History

Linger Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English lynger ‘maker or seller of linen cloth’ (Old French lingier; see 3 below). Compare Liner

German: habitational name for someone from Lingen in Lower Saxony or Linge in the Rhineland.

French: occupational name for a maker of or dealer in linen goods from Old French lingier an agent derivative of linge ‘linen goods’ (see Linge).

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


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Where is the Linger family from?

You can see how Linger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 75 Linger families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Linger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Linger families in 1891.
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What did your Linger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Linger. 18% of Linger men worked as a Bricklayer and 90% of Linger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linger were Furniture Dealer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • Window Cleaner
    12%
  • Painter decorator
    12%
  • Furniture Dealer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Linger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linger 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Linger. 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 Linger. For the veterans among your Linger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Linger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Linger in 1949 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linger 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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