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Mingey Family History

Mingey 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: Minge, Mingee, Minges, Minger, Mincey, Minney, Tingey, Manley

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Where is the Mingey family from?

You can see how Mingey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mingey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mingey families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mingey families living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mingey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mingey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mingey 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 Mingey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Conductor
    100%

What Mingey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Mingey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mingey 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mingey. 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 90 military records available for the last name Mingey. For the veterans among your Mingey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mingey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mingey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mingey in 1967 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mingey 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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