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Lynge Family History

Lynge 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: Linge, Longe, Lyng, Lyne, Lange, Lynne, Lynde, Long, Lynch, Linde

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Where is the Lynge family from?

You can see how Lynge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lynge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Lynge families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lynge's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lynge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lynge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lynge. 100% of Lynge 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Lynge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynge 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Lynge. 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 90 military records available for the last name Lynge. For the veterans among your Lynge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lynge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lynge in 1964 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

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