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Linkus Family History

Linkus 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: Minkus, Linkous, Pinkus, Rinkus, Links, Lins, Mikus, Link, Wirkus

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Where is the Linkus family from?

You can see how Linkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linkus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Linkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Linkus families living in Warwickshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Linkus's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Linkus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Linkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Linkus. 50% of Linkus men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    22%
  • Paint Sprayer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

What Linkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Linkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linkus 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Linkus. 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 260 military records available for the last name Linkus. For the veterans among your Linkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linkus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Linkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Linkus in 1962 was 53, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Linkus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Linkus 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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