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Lingfelter Family History

Lingfelter 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: Lingafelter, Lingenfelter, Dingfelder, Klinefelter, Langelier

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Where is the Lingfelter family from?

You can see how Lingfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingfelter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lingfelter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lingfelter family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Lingfelter's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Lingfelter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lingfelter 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 316 census records available for the last name Lingfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingfelter 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 immigration records available for the last name Lingfelter. 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 47 military records available for the last name Lingfelter. For the veterans among your Lingfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingfelter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Lingfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lingfelter in 1966 was 86, and 93 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingfelter 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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