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Minkley Family History

Minkley Surname Meaning

English (East Midlands): perhaps a variant of Manley with intrusive -k-.Possibly also an Americanized form of German Minkler.

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


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Where is the Minkley family from?

You can see how Minkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minkley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minkley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Minkley families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Minkley's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Minkley families in 1891.
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What did your Minkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Minkley. 25% of Minkley men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Minkley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minkley were Builder contractor and House Work.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Farm Stockman
    25%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    17%
  • Builder contractor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • House Work
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Minkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minkley 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Minkley. 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 316 military records available for the last name Minkley. For the veterans among your Minkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minkley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Minkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Minkley in 1963 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minkley 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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