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Minak Family History

Minak Surname 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: Minas, Mina, Mink, Manak, Minck, Mizak, Misak, Minar, Min, Zink

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Where is the Minak family from?

You can see how Minak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Minak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Minak families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Minak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Minak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Minak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minak 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Minak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Minak. For the veterans among your Minak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minak lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Minak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Minak in 1985 was 76, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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