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Linkous Family History

Linkous Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Linkhorst unexplained. This surname is most common in VA.

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


Similar surnames: Lindor, Minkus, Minko, Finks, Pincus, Wanous, Linares, Linders, Pinks

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Where is the Linkous family from?

You can see how Linkous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Linkous family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Linkous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Linkous families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Linkous's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Linkous families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Linkous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Linkous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Linkous. 24% of Linkous men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Linkous women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Linkous were Truck Driver 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
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Linkous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Linkous 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Linkous. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Linkous. For the veterans among your Linkous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Linkous lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Linkous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Linkous in 1952 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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