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Lingers Family History

Lingers 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: Linders, Linger, Linge, Slinger, Ringer, Finger, Linder, Lingen

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Where is the Lingers family from?

You can see how Lingers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Lingers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Lingers family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lingers's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Lingers families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lingers 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 88 census records available for the last name Lingers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingers 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Lingers. 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 13 military records available for the last name Lingers. For the veterans among your Lingers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Lingers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lingers in 1968 was 57, and 75 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingers 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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