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Minkel Family History

Minkel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the female personal name Minkl a pet form of Mine (see Mindel).

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


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Where is the Minkel family from?

You can see how Minkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Minkel families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Minkel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Minkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minkel 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 Minkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minkel. 24% of Minkel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Minkel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minkel were Clerk and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housekeeping
    25%
  • Practical Nurse
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Minkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Minkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minkel 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Minkel. 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 444 military records available for the last name Minkel. For the veterans among your Minkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minkel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Minkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Minkel in 1958 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minkel 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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