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Mineka Family History

Mineka 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, Mina, Minett, Pineda, Mink, Miska, Manera, Micka, Mineau

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Where is the Mineka family from?

You can see how Mineka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mineka family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mineka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mineka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mineka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mineka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mineka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mineka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Mineka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Mineka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mineka 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mineka. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mineka. For the veterans among your Mineka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mineka lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Mineka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mineka in 1973 was 77, and 87 in 1994.

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