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Linkin Family History

Linkin Surname Meaning

variant of Lincoln.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Linkin family from?

You can see how Linkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Linkin families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 88% of all the recorded Linkin's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Linkin families in 1911.
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What did your Linkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Woodman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Linkin. 50% of Linkin men worked as a Woodman and 84% of Linkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linkin were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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 1939

  • Woodman
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Linkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Linkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linkin 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Linkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Linkin. For the veterans among your Linkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Linkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Linkin in 1963 was 87, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linkin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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