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Lincon Family History

Lincon 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: Linton, Lincoln, Lindon, Rincon, Lancon, Licon, Linson, Hinton

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Where is the Lincon family from?

You can see how Lincon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lincon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lincon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Lincon families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lincon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lincon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lincon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lincon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lincon. 78% of Lincon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lincon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lincon were Truck Driver 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lincon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lincon 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Lincon. 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 139 military records available for the last name Lincon. For the veterans among your Lincon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lincon lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Lincon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lincon in 1980 was 35, and 52 in 2004.

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