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Minikus Family History

Minikus 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, Mikus, Manikas, Mickus, Dinius, Mingus, Milius, Pinkus

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Where is the Minikus family from?

You can see how Minikus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minikus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Minikus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Minikus families living in Yorkshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Minikus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Minikus families in 1891.
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What did your Minikus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minikus. 64% of Minikus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Minikus women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Minikus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Minikus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minikus 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Minikus. 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 102 military records available for the last name Minikus. For the veterans among your Minikus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minikus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Minikus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Minikus in 1963 was 77, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minikus 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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