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Alink Family History

Alink Name 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: Klink, Flink, Link, Clink, Blink, Ling, Blick, Zink, Plank, Malik

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Where is the Alink family from?

You can see how Alink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alink family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Alink families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Alink's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Alink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alink ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Alink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alink 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Alink. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Alink. For the veterans among your Alink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alink lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Alink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Alink in 1973 was 63, and 88 in 1998.

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