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Mingers Family History

Mingers 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: Minges, Minger, Minter, Ringer, Finger, Manger, Miner, Ginger, Winger

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Where is the Mingers family from?

You can see how Mingers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mingers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mingers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mingers family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mingers's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Mingers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mingers 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 Mingers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Mingers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mingers 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Mingers. 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 84 military records available for the last name Mingers. For the veterans among your Mingers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mingers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Mingers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mingers in 1964 was 70, and 89 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mingers 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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