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Mindek Family History

Mindek 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: Mindel, Minder, Minden, Mander, Linde, Mandel, Minter, Winder, Kinder

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Where is the Mindek family from?

You can see how Mindek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mindek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mindek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mindek families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Mindek's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Mindek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mindek 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 Mindek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Riveter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mindek. 50% of Mindek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mindek women worked as a Riveter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mindek were Miner and Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Riveter
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Mindek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Mindek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mindek 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Mindek. 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 72 military records available for the last name Mindek. For the veterans among your Mindek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mindek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mindek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mindek in 1967 was 79, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mindek 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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