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Mincin Family History

Mincin 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, Minkin, Mirkin, Mincer, Vinci, Miccio, Marcin, Dinkin

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Where is the Mincin family from?

You can see how Mincin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mincin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mincin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mincin families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mincin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mincin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mincin 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 Mincin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brick Layer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mincin. 54% of Mincin men worked as a Brick Layer and 100% of Mincin women worked as a House Keeper.

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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

  • Brick Layer
    54%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Stone Mason
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Mincin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Mincin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mincin 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Mincin. 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 77 military records available for the last name Mincin. For the veterans among your Mincin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mincin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mincin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mincin in 1944 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mincin 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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