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Minikes Family History

Minikes 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: Minkus, Mines, Manikas, Minges, Minke, Mikes, Minker, Minier, Minkel

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Where is the Minikes family from?

You can see how Minikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minikes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minikes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Minikes family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Minikes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Minikes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minikes 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 Minikes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Examiner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minikes. 100% of Minikes women worked as an Examiner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Minikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minikes 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Minikes. 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 19 military records available for the last name Minikes. For the veterans among your Minikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minikes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Minikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Minikes in 1964 was 68, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minikes 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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