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Linkletter Family History

Linkletter Surname Meaning

Scottish (Orkney): variant of Linklater.

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


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Where is the Linkletter family from?

You can see how Linkletter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linkletter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linkletter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 56 Linkletter families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 79% of all the recorded Linkletter's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Linkletter families in 1911.
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What did your Linkletter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Lodger were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Linkletter. 70% of Linkletter men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Linkletter women worked as a Lodger. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linkletter were Labourer and 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 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Labourer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Lodger
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Linkletter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Linkletter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linkletter 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Linkletter. 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 387 military records available for the last name Linkletter. For the veterans among your Linkletter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linkletter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Linkletter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Linkletter in 1963 was 69, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linkletter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linkletter 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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