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Minka Family History

Minka 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: Mina, Mink, Miska, Micka, Mika, Minga, Minke, Manka, Minko, Minks

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Where is the Minka family from?

You can see how Minka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minka family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Minka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Minka family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Minka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Minka families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minka. 50% of Minka 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Stable Laborer
    25%
  • Baker
    25%
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What Minka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Minka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minka 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Minka. 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 125 military records available for the last name Minka. For the veterans among your Minka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minka lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Minka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Minka in 1955 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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