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Minkovitz Family History

Minkovitz 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: Markovitz, Moskovitz, Milkovich, Mirkovich, Moskowitz, Markovits

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Where is the Minkovitz family from?

You can see how Minkovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minkovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Minkovitz family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Minkovitz's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Minkovitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minkovitz 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 Minkovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minkovitz. 100% of Minkovitz women worked as a Finisher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Minkovitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Minkovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minkovitz 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Minkovitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Minkovitz. For the veterans among your Minkovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minkovitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Minkovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Minkovitz in 1963 was 73, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minkovitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minkovitz 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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