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Lingua Family History

Lingua 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: Ling, Linge, Lingen, Lingel, Lina, Minga, Langa, Linger, Lingo, Linda

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Where is the Lingua family from?

You can see how Lingua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lingua family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Lingua families living in Minnesota. This was about 16% of all the recorded Lingua's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lingua families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lingua surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lingua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lingua. 43% of Lingua 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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Lingua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Lingua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lingua 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Lingua. 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 31 military records available for the last name Lingua. For the veterans among your Lingua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lingua lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lingua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lingua in 1962 was 72, and 48 in 2004.

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