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Minckley Family History

Minckley Name 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: Hinckley, Minkley, Minckler, Mickley, Pinckley, Mackley, Winkley

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Where is the Minckley family from?

You can see how Minckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minckley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Minckley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Minckley families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Minckley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Minckley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minckley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minckley. 100% of Minckley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Minckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minckley 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Minckley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Minckley. For the veterans among your Minckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minckley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Minckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Minckley in 1956 was 50, and 87 in 2002.

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