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Mink Family History

Mink Surname Meaning

Czech: from a shortened form of the personal name Dominik (see Dominic).

North German, Danish, and Dutch: from a pet form of the personal name Mein.

German: variant of Minke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mink family from?

You can see how Mink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mink family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Mink families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mink's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mink families in 1891.
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What did your Mink ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mink. 100% of Mink women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Mink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mink 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mink. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Mink. For the veterans among your Mink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mink lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mink in 1945 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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