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Liknes Family History

Liknes 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: Likness, Likes, Lines, Hines, Line, Vignes, Lins, Bines, Linner

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Where is the Liknes family from?

You can see how Liknes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liknes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Liknes families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Liknes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Liknes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liknes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Liknes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Liknes. 100% of Liknes 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Liknes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liknes 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Liknes. 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 47 military records available for the last name Liknes. For the veterans among your Liknes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liknes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Liknes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Liknes in 1965 was 49, and 62 in 2000.

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