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Minkofsky Family History

Minkofsky 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: Minsky, Winkowski, Makovsky, Mikowski, Milkowski, Minkoff, Binkowski

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Where is the Minkofsky family from?

You can see how Minkofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minkofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Minkofsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Minkofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Minkofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minkofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Minkofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minkofsky 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Minkofsky. 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 Minkofsky. For the veterans among your Minkofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minkofsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Minkofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Minkofsky in 1966 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minkofsky 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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