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Lingold Family History

Lingold 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: Ingold, Ringold, Gingold, Mangold, Lincoln, Linford, Lingel, Linwood

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Where is the Lingold family from?

You can see how Lingold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lingold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lingold family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lingold's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Lingold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lingold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lingold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lingold. 55% of Lingold men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Coal Miner
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
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Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Lingold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingold 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Lingold. 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 124 military records available for the last name Lingold. For the veterans among your Lingold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingold lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Lingold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lingold in 1945 was 37, and 69 in 2003.

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