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Linskey Family History

Linskey Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo Galway): variant of Lynskey.

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


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Where is the Linskey family from?

You can see how Linskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Linskey families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Linskey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Linskey families in 1911.
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What did your Linskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linskey. 15% of Linskey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Linskey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linskey were Foreman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Linskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linskey 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Linskey. 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 844 military records available for the last name Linskey. For the veterans among your Linskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linskey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Linskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Linskey in 1959 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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