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Minckley Family History

Minckley 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: Hinckley, Minkley, Minckler, Mickley, Pinckley, Mackley, Winkley

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Where is the Minckley family from?

You can see how Minckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minckley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Minckley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Minckley families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Minckley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Minckley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minckley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Minckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Minckley. 100% of Minckley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Minckley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Minckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minckley 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 Minckley. 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 69 military records available for the last name Minckley. For the veterans among your Minckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minckley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Minckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Minckley in 1956 was 50, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minckley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minckley 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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