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Minks Family History

Minks Surname Meaning

Altered form of Polish and Jewish Minkus. German: variant of Mink. English (mainly southeastern): variant of Mings.

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


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Where is the Minks family from?

You can see how Minks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Minks families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Minks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Minks families in 1891.
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What did your Minks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, At School and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Minks. 100% of Minks men worked as an At School and 100% of Minks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • At School
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Minks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minks 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Minks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Minks. For the veterans among your Minks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minks lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Minks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Minks in 1950 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minks 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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