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Mynk Family History

Mynk 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: Monk, Munk, Mink, Menk, Lynk, Mank, Mark, Meng, Myung, Mun

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Where is the Mynk family from?

You can see how Mynk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mynk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mynk families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Mynk's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mynk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mynk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mynk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Mynk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mynk 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mynk. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mynk. For the veterans among your Mynk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mynk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mynk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mynk in 1967 was 42, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mynk 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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