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Mineke Family History

Mineke 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: Minke, Meineke, Miyake, Miner, Miele, Minette, Minett, Mink, Minge

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Where is the Mineke family from?

You can see how Mineke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mineke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mineke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Mineke families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mineke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mineke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mineke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mineke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mineke. 67% of Mineke 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%
  • Farm Work
    34%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Mineke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mineke 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mineke. 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 Mineke. For the veterans among your Mineke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mineke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mineke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mineke in 1968 was 61, and 94 in 2004.

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