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Lingley Family History

Lingley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Lindley.

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


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Where is the Lingley family from?

You can see how Lingley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lingley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 119 Lingley families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Lingley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lingley families in 1891.
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What did your Lingley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lingley. 18% of Lingley men worked as an Incapacitated and 74% of Lingley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lingley were Old Age Pensioner and Housewife.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    18%
  • Blacksmith
    12%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Lingley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lingley. 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 737 military records available for the last name Lingley. For the veterans among your Lingley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lingley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lingley in 1963 was 83, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lingley 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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