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Linekin Family History

Linekin Surname 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: Linehan, Lineman, Lipkin, Dinkin, Linen, Minkin, Linton, Litwin

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Where is the Linekin family from?

You can see how Linekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linekin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linekin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Linekin family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Linekin's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Linekin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linekin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Linekin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linekin. 100% of Linekin women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Linekin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Linekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linekin 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Linekin. 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 135 military records available for the last name Linekin. For the veterans among your Linekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linekin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Linekin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Linekin in 1962 was 71, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linekin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linekin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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