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Miniken Family History

Miniken 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: Minke, Finken, Minihan, Minker, Minier, Minkin, Minkel, Minden

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Where is the Miniken family from?

You can see how Miniken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miniken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Miniken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Miniken families living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Miniken's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Miniken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miniken 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 Miniken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miniken. 100% of Miniken 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Miniken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Miniken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miniken 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Miniken. 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 44 military records available for the last name Miniken. For the veterans among your Miniken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miniken lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Miniken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Miniken in 1975 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miniken 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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