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Minosky Family History

Minosky 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: Minsky, Linsky, Morosky, Mirsky, Makosky, Janosky, Pinsky, Lindsay

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Where is the Minosky family from?

You can see how Minosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minosky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Minosky families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Minosky's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Minosky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minosky 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 Minosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minosky. 100% of Minosky 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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Minosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Minosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minosky 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Minosky. 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 15 military records available for the last name Minosky. For the veterans among your Minosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minosky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Minosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Minosky in 1970 was 44, and 69 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minosky 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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