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Minsk Family History

Minsk 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: Mink, Minsky, Minck, Min, Zink, Monk, Minas, Pink, Mick, Misko

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Where is the Minsk family from?

You can see how Minsk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minsk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Minsk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Minsk family living in Dakota Territory. This was about 25% of all the recorded Minsk's in USA. Dakota Territory and 3 other states had the highest population of Minsk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minsk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Minsk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minsk. 56% of Minsk men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Minsk women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minsk were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Proprietor
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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What Minsk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Minsk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minsk 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Minsk. 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 111 military records available for the last name Minsk. For the veterans among your Minsk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minsk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Minsk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Minsk in 1966 was 47, and 87 in 2003.

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