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Minkow Family History

Minkow 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: Minko, Misko, Mikos, Mino, Milko, Minto, Mink, Minkus, Manko, Minor

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Where is the Minkow family from?

You can see how Minkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Minkow families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Minkow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Minkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minkow 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 Minkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minkow. 50% of Minkow 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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Minkow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Minkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minkow 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Minkow. 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 37 military records available for the last name Minkow. For the veterans among your Minkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minkow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Minkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Minkow in 1966 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minkow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minkow 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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