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Linkis Family History

Linkis 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: Links, Lins, Link, Minkus, Lillis, Pinks, Lipkin, Dinkin, Liakos

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Where is the Linkis family from?

You can see how Linkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Linkis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Linkis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Linkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linkis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linkis. 100% of Linkis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Linkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linkis 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Linkis. 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 29 military records available for the last name Linkis. For the veterans among your Linkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linkis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Linkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Linkis in 1971 was 69, and 64 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linkis 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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