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Linklater Family History

Linklater Surname Meaning

Scottish (Orkney): habitational name from either of two places called Linklater (in South Ronaldsay and North Sandwick)

or from Linklet (in North Ronaldsay).

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


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Where is the Linklater family from?

You can see how Linklater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linklater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Linklater families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 32 Linklater families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Linklater's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Linklater families in 1891.
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What did your Linklater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Optician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Linklater. 100% of Linklater men worked as an Optician and 74% of Linklater women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Optician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Linklater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linklater 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Linklater. 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 721 military records available for the last name Linklater. For the veterans among your Linklater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linklater lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Linklater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Linklater in 1944 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linklater

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linklater 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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