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Linak Family History

Linak 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: Link, Lina, Lisak, Linan, Linam, Lizak, Linck, Linde, Ling, Zink

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Where is the Linak family from?

You can see how Linak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Linak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Linak family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Linak's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Linak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Linak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Linak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linak 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Linak. 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 16 military records available for the last name Linak. For the veterans among your Linak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linak lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Linak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Linak in 1985 was 69, and 77 in 2001.

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