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Minkiewicz Family History

Minkiewicz 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: Mickiewicz, Miskiewicz, Lenkiewicz, Sienkiewicz, Rynkiewicz

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Where is the Minkiewicz family from?

You can see how Minkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Minkiewicz families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Minkiewicz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Minkiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minkiewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minkiewicz. 28% of Minkiewicz 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
    28%
  • Benchworker
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Riveter
    19%
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What Minkiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Minkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minkiewicz 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Minkiewicz. 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 177 military records available for the last name Minkiewicz. For the veterans among your Minkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Minkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Minkiewicz in 1958 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

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