Origins of the Link surname

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    In 1921, most Links lived in south-east

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    2,100 Link Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Link

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    What are the most common Link first names?

    John

    James Nicolson

    Mary

    Anna

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    Common jobs for Links

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    Commmon female occupations for Links in 1921

    Dressmaker

    26

    Domestic Servant

    21

    General Servant Domestic

    20

    General Servant

    15

    House Servant

    13

    Commmon male occupations for Links in 1921

    Farm Hands

    46

    Agricultural Labourer

    44

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    44

    General Farmers

    38

    General Labourer

    30

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