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Lincks Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Links .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Link, Lints, Linck, Dircks, Links, Linsky, Lucks, Linko, Hinck, Linch

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Where is the Lincks family from?

You can see how Lincks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lincks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lincks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Lincks families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lincks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lincks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lincks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lincks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lincks. 43% of Lincks men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lincks women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lincks were Watchman and Owner. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Watchman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Saleswoman
    17%
  • Owner
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lincks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lincks 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Lincks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 457 military records available for the last name Lincks. For the veterans among your Lincks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lincks lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lincks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lincks in 1957 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

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