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Miniger Family History

Miniger 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: Minger, Minier, Winiger, Mininger, Minter, Ringer, Finger, Manger

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Where is the Miniger family from?

You can see how Miniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miniger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Miniger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Miniger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Miniger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Miniger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miniger 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 343 census records available for the last name Miniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miniger 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Miniger. 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 32 military records available for the last name Miniger. For the veterans among your Miniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miniger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Miniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Miniger in 1971 was 96, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miniger 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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