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Minsky Family History

Minsky Surname Meaning

Russian, Belorussian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) names are often derived from habitational origins. In this case, the name refers to someone from Minsk, which is now the capital of Belarus.

Additionally, for Jewish individuals from Poland, the name serves as a habitational identifier for those from Mińsk Mazowiecki, a town located in Poland.

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


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Where is the Minsky family from?

You can see how Minsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Minsky family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Minsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Minsky families in 1891.
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What did your Minsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Minsky. 78% of Minsky 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Minsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minsky 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Minsky. 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 705 military records available for the last name Minsky. For the veterans among your Minsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minsky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Minsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Minsky in 1958 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minsky 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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