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Minke Family History

Minke Surname Meaning

Dutch and Danish: variant of Mink German: habitational name from any of several places called Minken in Brandenburg and Silesia.

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


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Where is the Minke family from?

You can see how Minke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Minke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Minke families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Minke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Minke families in 1891.
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What did your Minke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Minke. 100% of Minke 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Minke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minke 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Minke. 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 643 military records available for the last name Minke. For the veterans among your Minke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minke lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Minke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Minke in 1948 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minke 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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