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Minian Family History

Minian 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: Milian, Minihan, Minion, Kinman, Minas, Mannan, Mangan, Dinan, Millan

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Where is the Minian family from?

You can see how Minian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Minian families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Minian families living in Ayrshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Minian's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Minian families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Minian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minian 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 Minian. 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 8 military records available for the last name Minian. For the veterans among your Minian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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