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Minkler Family History

Minkler Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German menkeler a variant of mengaere ‘trader peddler’ (see Menger ).

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


Similar surnames: Tinkler, Mendler, Miller, Mandler, Minder, Ringler, Dickler, Mittler

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Where is the Minkler family from?

You can see how Minkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minkler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Minkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 30 Minkler families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Minkler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Minkler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minkler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minkler. 16% of Minkler men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Minkler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minkler were Manager and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Minkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minkler 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Minkler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Minkler. For the veterans among your Minkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minkler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Minkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Minkler in 1958 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

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