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Minkwitz Family History

Minkwitz 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: Mikita, Smilowitz, Moskowitz, Benowitz, Bonewitz, Bonawitz, Minkin

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Where is the Minkwitz family from?

You can see how Minkwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minkwitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minkwitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Minkwitz families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Minkwitz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Minkwitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minkwitz 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 335 census records available for the last name Minkwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minkwitz 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Minkwitz. 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 419 military records available for the last name Minkwitz. For the veterans among your Minkwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minkwitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Minkwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Minkwitz in 1966 was 79, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minkwitz 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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