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Minsker Family History

Minsker 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: Pinsker, Mansker, Minker, Minser, Minster, Minter, Manser, Kinker

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Where is the Minsker family from?

You can see how Minsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minsker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Minsker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Minsker family living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Minsker's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Minsker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minsker 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 Minsker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minsker. 28% of Minsker men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Engineer
    19%

What Minsker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minsker 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Minsker. 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 169 military records available for the last name Minsker. For the veterans among your Minsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minsker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Minsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Minsker in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minsker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minsker 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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