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Minikel Family History

Minikel 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: Minkel, Winkel, Finkel, Mickel, Rinkel, Minke, Mindel, Hinkel, Dinkel

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Where is the Minikel family from?

You can see how Minikel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minikel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Minikel families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Minikel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Minikel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minikel 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 Minikel ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Minikel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Minikel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minikel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Minikel. 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 39 military records available for the last name Minikel. For the veterans among your Minikel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minikel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Minikel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Minikel in 1963 was 70, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minikel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minikel 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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