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Origins of the Mink surname

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About the Minks

We have a total number of 673 records for people with the last name Mink.

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Where do most Minks live?

In 1921, most Minks lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Minks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 171 records for the Mink surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Minks most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Minks.

What are the most common Mink first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Mink family members

Common jobs for Minks

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Minks in 1921
Domestic

2

Dressmaker

2

Tailoress

2

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2

Carpenter Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Minks in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

17

Farm Hands

12

General Farmers

12

Semiskilled Warehousing

5

Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

5

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