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Lynker Family History

Lynker Surname 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: Linker, Lenker, Anker, Lander, Lanier, Kinker, Banker, Linder, Luker

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Where is the Lynker family from?

You can see how Lynker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lynker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Lynker families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lynker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lynker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Lynker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynker 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Lynker. 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 59 military records available for the last name Lynker. For the veterans among your Lynker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Lynker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lynker in 1962 was 73, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynker 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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