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Lingman Family History

Lingman 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: Ingman, Lindman, Lineman, Ligman, Langman, Kingman, Bingman, Clingman

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Where is the Lingman family from?

You can see how Lingman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lingman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lingman families living in Iowa. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lingman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lingman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lingman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lingman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lingman. 67% of Lingman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lingman women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Lingman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingman 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Lingman. 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 65 military records available for the last name Lingman. For the veterans among your Lingman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lingman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lingman in 1964 was 83, and 95 in 2004.

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