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Lynk Name Meaning

Altered form of English German and Dutch Link .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lyn, Lynd, Link, Lynn, Lenn, Blank, Lynde, Fonk, Pynn, Lanz

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Where is the Lynk family from?

You can see how Lynk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lynk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Lynk families living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lynk's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Lynk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lynk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lynk. 33% of Lynk men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lynk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lynk were Carpenter and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lynk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynk 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Lynk. 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 806 military records available for the last name Lynk. For the veterans among your Lynk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynk lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Lynk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lynk in 1946 was 50, and 79 in 2003.

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