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Minkstein Family History

Minkstein 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: Einstein, Millstein, Milstein, Dickstein, Eckstein, Weinstein

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Where is the Minkstein family from?

You can see how Minkstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minkstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Minkstein family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Minkstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Minkstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minkstein 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 40 census records available for the last name Minkstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minkstein 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Minkstein. 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 3 military records available for the last name Minkstein. For the veterans among your Minkstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minkstein lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Minkstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Minkstein in 1986 was 76, and 84 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minkstein 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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