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Linke Family History

Linke Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Link.

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


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Where is the Linke family from?

You can see how Linke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Linke families living in Worcestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Linke's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Linke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linke 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 Linke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Linke. 100% of Linke 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Linke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linke 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Linke. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Linke. For the veterans among your Linke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Linke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Linke in 1955 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linke 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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