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Linkenback Family History

Linkenback 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: Lineback, Lindenbaum, Luckenbach, Rickenbach, Langenbach, Leinenbach

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Where is the Linkenback family from?

You can see how Linkenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linkenback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Linkenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Linkenback families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Linkenback's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Linkenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linkenback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linkenback ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Linkenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linkenback 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Linkenback. 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 48 military records available for the last name Linkenback. For the veterans among your Linkenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linkenback lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Linkenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Linkenback in 1974 was 97, and 87 in 2001.

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