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Minkie Family History

Minkie 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: Minke, Minkin, Milkie, Minnie, Finkle, Mirkin, Mink, Minkus, Mickle

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Where is the Minkie family from?

You can see how Minkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minkie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Minkie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Minkie families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Minkie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Minkie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minkie 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 Minkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Minkie. 100% of Minkie men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Minkie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Minkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minkie 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Minkie. 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 15 military records available for the last name Minkie. For the veterans among your Minkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minkie lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Minkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Minkie in 1976 was 55, and 31 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minkie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minkie 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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