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Linback Family History

Linback 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: Limback, Lineback, Limbach, Leinbach, Riback, Lindbeck, Litwack

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Where is the Linback family from?

You can see how Linback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Linback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Linback families living in Indiana. This was about 41% of all the recorded Linback's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Linback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linback. 37% of Linback 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
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Watchman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Linback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linback 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Linback. 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 35 military records available for the last name Linback. For the veterans among your Linback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linback lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Linback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Linback in 1970 was 66, and 57 in 2001.

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