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Linky Family History

Linky 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, Linsky, Lindy, Linzy, Linko, Linke, Links, Linde, Ling, Zink

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Where is the Linky family from?

You can see how Linky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Linky families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 2 Linky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Linky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Linky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Linky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linky 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Linky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Linky. For the veterans among your Linky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Linky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Linky in 1972 was 60, and 78 in 1995.

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