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Linkenhoker Family History

Linkenhoker Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Linkenauger an apparently German but unexplained name found in the US.

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


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Where is the Linkenhoker family from?

You can see how Linkenhoker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linkenhoker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Linkenhoker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Linkenhoker families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Linkenhoker's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Linkenhoker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linkenhoker 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 Linkenhoker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linkenhoker. 25% of Linkenhoker men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Linkenhoker women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linkenhoker were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Reeler
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Linkenhoker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Linkenhoker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linkenhoker 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Linkenhoker. 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 389 military records available for the last name Linkenhoker. For the veterans among your Linkenhoker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linkenhoker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Linkenhoker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Linkenhoker in 1962 was 60, and 92 in 2004.

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