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Mintken Family History

Mintken 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: Minten, Minter, Minturn, Suntken, Minton, Minke, Finken, Minteer

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Where is the Mintken family from?

You can see how Mintken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mintken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mintken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Mintken families living in Nebraska. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mintken's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Mintken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mintken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mintken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mintken. 67% of Mintken 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
    67%
  • Hired Hand
    34%
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Mintken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mintken 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mintken. 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 151 military records available for the last name Mintken. For the veterans among your Mintken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mintken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mintken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mintken in 1966 was 71, and 93 in 2004.

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