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Minachin Family History

Minachin 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: Minchin, Machin, Mceachin, Monachino, Minahan, Monahan, Machi

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Where is the Minachin family from?

You can see how Minachin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minachin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Minachin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Minachin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Minachin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minachin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Minachin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minachin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Minachin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Minachin. For the veterans among your Minachin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minachin

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