Linger Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Linger Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Linger family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 17
Agricultural Labourer 15
Lace Maker 9
Straw Plaiter 7
Farm Labourer 4
Labourer 3
Dress Maker 2
House Servant 2
Plait Dealer 2
Bonnet Sewer 1
Grocer Apprentice 1
Lace Make 1
Laundress 1
Manufacturer 1
Servant 1
Shepherd 1
Draper 1
Farman 1
Farmer 4 Acres Employing 1 Man 1
Shoe Maker & Room Keeper 1
Man Servant 1
Proprietor Of Houses 1
Brick Layer 1
Retired Malster 1
Works Garden 1

Linger Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Langer 83% 1,743
2 Linger 100% 1,211
3 Linegar 71% 928
4 Longer 83% 540

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The surname Linger is the 2nd most popular variant of Langer.

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