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Minska Family History

Minska 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: Miska, Minsky, Misko, Mina, Siska, Mink, Micka, Misra, Mika, Ziska

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Where is the Minska family from?

You can see how Minska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minska family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Minska families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Minska's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Minska families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Minska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minska 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Minska. 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 16 military records available for the last name Minska. For the veterans among your Minska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minska lifespan?

Average Minska life expectancy in 1989 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minska 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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