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Minek Family History

Minek 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: Miner, Mink, Mines, Minck, Milek, Micek, Misek, Mineo, Miles, Min

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Where is the Minek family from?

You can see how Minek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Minek families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1880 there were 2 Minek families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Minek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Minek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minek. 100% of Minek 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Minek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minek 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 Minek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Minek. For the veterans among your Minek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minek lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Minek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Minek in 1978 was 66, and 84 in 1998.

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