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 39
Lace Maker 10
Agricultural Labourer 6
Farmers Daughter 3
Farmers Son 3
General Laborer 3
Shepherd 3
Labourer 2
Gardener 2
Draper 2
Dress Maker 2
Farm Labourer 2
Carpenter (master) 1
Contractor 1
Daily Governess 1
House Maid 1
Quarry Engine Driver 1
Quarry Labourer 1
Farmer Of 87 Acres Employing 3 Men & 1 Boy 1
Grocer Assistant 1
Farmer Of 165 Acres Employing 4 Men 2 Boys 1
Professional Nurse S/m 1
Coachman 1
Groom 1
Lace Purler 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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