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Lingsch Family History

Lingsch 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: Liesch, Liebsch, Hinsch, Lensch, Lentsch, Linch, Lynch, Ling, Hirsch

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Where is the Lingsch family from?

You can see how Lingsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lingsch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lingsch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lingsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lingsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lingsch ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lingsch ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Lingsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingsch 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Lingsch. 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 108 military records available for the last name Lingsch. For the veterans among your Lingsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingsch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lingsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lingsch in 1967 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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