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Minall Family History

Minall Surname Meaning

a local pronunciation of Mildenhall (1) from the Wilts place-name which is recorded as Mildenhall otherwise Minal in 1760.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Minall family from?

You can see how Minall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Minall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Minall families living in Berkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Minall's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Minall families in 1891.
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What did your Minall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Minall. 43% of Minall men worked as a Bricklayer and 86% of Minall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minall were Incapacitated 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    43%
  • Packer Printing Works Hea
    29%
  • Incapacitated
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Minall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minall 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Minall. 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 182 military records available for the last name Minall. For the veterans among your Minall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Minall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Minall in 1964 was 82, and 86 in 2001.

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