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Minchan Family History

Minchan 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, Minihan, Minahan, Minehan, Monahan, Kinchen, Minhas, Mancha

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Where is the Minchan family from?

You can see how Minchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minchan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Minchan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Minchan families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Minchan's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Minchan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minchan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Minchan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minchan. 40% of Minchan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Minchan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minchan were Foreman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Foreman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Minchan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minchan 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Minchan. 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 97 military records available for the last name Minchan. For the veterans among your Minchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minchan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Minchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Minchan in 1963 was 76, and 94 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minchan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minchan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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