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Minskoff Family History

Minskoff 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: Minkoff, Misko, Minsky, Malakoff, Skoff, Benshoff, Midkiff, Minko

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Where is the Minskoff family from?

You can see how Minskoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minskoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Minskoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Minskoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Minskoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minskoff 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 106 census records available for the last name Minskoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minskoff 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Minskoff. 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 16 military records available for the last name Minskoff. For the veterans among your Minskoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minskoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Minskoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Minskoff in 1967 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minskoff 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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