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Minko Family History

Minko Surname Meaning

Ukrainian: from a pet form of the personal name Mina from classical Greek Mēnas (see Minas).

Polish: probably from a shortened form of the personal name Dominik (see Dominick).

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


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Where is the Minko family from?

You can see how Minko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Minko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Minko families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Minko's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Minko families in 1891.
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What did your Minko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minko. 67% of Minko men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Minko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minko 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Minko. 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 353 military records available for the last name Minko. For the veterans among your Minko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Minko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Minko in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minko 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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