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Minck Name Meaning

North German: variant of Mink German: nickname from Middle High German mün(i)ch ‘monk’. See also Minnich .

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


Similar surnames: Mink, Mick, Rieck, Munck, Hinck, Einck, Zink, Link, Dieck, Mincks

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Where is the Minck family from?

You can see how Minck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Minck families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Minck's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Minck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minck. 24% of Minck men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Minck women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minck were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    27%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Minck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minck 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Minck. 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 519 military records available for the last name Minck. For the veterans among your Minck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Minck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Minck in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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