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Linkes Family History

Linkes 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: Linker, Likes, Linke, Lines, Links, Linde, Winkel, Linge, Linares

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Where is the Linkes family from?

You can see how Linkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Linkes family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Linkes's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Linkes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linkes. 63% of Linkes 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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Linkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linkes 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Linkes. 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 553 military records available for the last name Linkes. For the veterans among your Linkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linkes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Linkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Linkes in 1963 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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