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Mimnaugh Family History

Mimnaugh Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Muimhneach a habitational name for someone from the province of Munster. This form of the surname is not found in Ireland and is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Lynaugh, Mcgough, Grubaugh, Mcnaught, Sirbaugh, Silbaugh, Tombaugh

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Where is the Mimnaugh family from?

You can see how Mimnaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mimnaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mimnaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Mimnaugh families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Mimnaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mimnaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mimnaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mimnaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mimnaugh. 43% of Mimnaugh men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Mimnaugh women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mimnaugh were Mechanic and Nurse. .

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mimnaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mimnaugh 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Mimnaugh. 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 334 military records available for the last name Mimnaugh. For the veterans among your Mimnaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mimnaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mimnaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mimnaugh in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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