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Minneker Family History

Minneker 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: Renneker, Minteer, Minker, Minner, Mineer, Minnear, Kinneer

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Where is the Minneker family from?

You can see how Minneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minneker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minneker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Minneker families living in Michigan. This was about 48% of all the recorded Minneker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Minneker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minneker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minneker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minneker. 100% of Minneker men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Minneker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Minneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minneker 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Minneker. 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 106 military records available for the last name Minneker. For the veterans among your Minneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minneker lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1997, in the United States, Minneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Minneker in 1948 was 69, and 74 in 1997.

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