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Linx Family History

Linx 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: Ling, Lin, Linn, Lind, Line, Lins, Link, Lint, Lino, Lina

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Where is the Linx family from?

You can see how Linx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linx family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Linx families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Linx family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Linx's in USA. New York had the highest population of Linx families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linx 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 Linx ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linx. 100% of Linx men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Linx women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Linx family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Linx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linx 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Linx. 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 85 military records available for the last name Linx. For the veterans among your Linx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linx lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Linx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Linx in 1966 was 85, and 90 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linx

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linx 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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