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Minuk Family History

Minuk 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: Mink, Minck, Minus, Min, Zink, Monk, Minas, Pink, Mick, Munk

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Where is the Minuk family from?

You can see how Minuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Minuk families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Minuk family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Minuk's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Minuk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minuk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Minuk. 100% of Minuk men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Minuk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Minuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minuk 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Minuk. 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 20 military records available for the last name Minuk. For the veterans among your Minuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minuk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Minuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Minuk in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minuk 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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