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Mintzlaff Family History

Mintzlaff 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: Ratzlaff, Butzlaff, Tetzlaff, Pritzlaff, Wenzlaff, Retzlaff, Bintliff

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Where is the Mintzlaff family from?

You can see how Mintzlaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mintzlaff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mintzlaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mintzlaff family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Mintzlaff's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Mintzlaff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mintzlaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mintzlaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mintzlaff. 100% of Mintzlaff men worked as an Electrician.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Electrician
    100%

What Mintzlaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Mintzlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mintzlaff 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mintzlaff. 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 74 military records available for the last name Mintzlaff. For the veterans among your Mintzlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mintzlaff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mintzlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mintzlaff in 1966 was 67, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mintzlaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mintzlaff 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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