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Minkema Family History

Minkema 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: Sikkema, Minke, Minneman, Minker, Minkel, Miedema, Winkel, Minter

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Where is the Minkema family from?

You can see how Minkema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minkema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Minkema families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Minkema's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Minkema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minkema 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 Minkema ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Minkema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Minkema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minkema 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Minkema. 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 123 military records available for the last name Minkema. For the veterans among your Minkema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minkema lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Minkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Minkema in 1966 was 54, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minkema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minkema 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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