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Linkenheil Family History

Linkenheil 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: Blankenheim, Lindenberg, Linscheid, Hinkebein, Linkenhoker

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Where is the Linkenheil family from?

You can see how Linkenheil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linkenheil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Linkenheil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Linkenheil families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Linkenheil's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Linkenheil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linkenheil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linkenheil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linkenheil. 100% of Linkenheil women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Linkenheil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linkenheil 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Linkenheil. 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 126 military records available for the last name Linkenheil. For the veterans among your Linkenheil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linkenheil lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Linkenheil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Linkenheil in 1971 was 66, and 80 in 1996.

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