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Linges Family History

Linges 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: Linge, Lingen, Lingel, Linger, Minges, Dinges, Lines, Linde, Klinge

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Where is the Linges family from?

You can see how Linges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linges family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Linges families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Linges families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Linges's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Linges families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Linges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linges 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Linges. 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 29 military records available for the last name Linges. For the veterans among your Linges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linges lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Linges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Linges in 1974 was 80, and 42 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linges 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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