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Minew Family History

Minew 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: Miner, Mines, Mcnew, Mineo, Miles, Min, Minter, Hines, Minas, Vine

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Where is the Minew family from?

You can see how Minew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Minew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Minew family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Minew's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Minew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minew 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 104 census records available for the last name Minew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minew 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Minew. 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 69 military records available for the last name Minew. For the veterans among your Minew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minew lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Minew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Minew in 1970 was 29, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minew 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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