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Minies Family History

Minies 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: Mines, Minges, Minier, Miles, Minter, Hines, Minas, Menzies, Manis

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Where is the Minies family from?

You can see how Minies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minies family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Minies families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 3 Minies families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Minies's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Minies families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minies 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 Minies ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Share Cropper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Minies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minies 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Minies. 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 19 military records available for the last name Minies. For the veterans among your Minies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minies lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Minies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Minies in 1986 was 71, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minies 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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