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Minetz Family History

Minetz 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: Minett, Mintz, Mietz, Metz, Netz, Miner, Minette, Minto, Lintz, Lietz

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Where is the Minetz family from?

You can see how Minetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Minetz families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Minetz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Minetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minetz 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 Minetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minetz. 100% of Minetz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Minetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Minetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minetz 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Minetz. 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 56 military records available for the last name Minetz. For the veterans among your Minetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minetz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Minetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Minetz in 1964 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minetz 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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