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Lingan Family History

Lingan Name 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: Lingen, Langan, Clingan, Linan, Kingan, Linman, Longan, Ling, Linton

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Where is the Lingan family from?

You can see how Lingan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lingan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Lingan families living in Maryland. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lingan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Lingan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lingan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lingan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lingan. 72% of Lingan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lingan women worked as a Typist. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Lingan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingan 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Lingan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 216 military records available for the last name Lingan. For the veterans among your Lingan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lingan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lingan in 1962 was 28, and 88 in 2004.

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