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Minjies Family History

Minjies 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: Menzies, Mines, Minges, Minier, Minnie, Minnis, Minjares, Miles

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Where is the Minjies family from?

You can see how Minjies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minjies family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Minjies families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Minjies's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Minjies families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Minjies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minjies 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Minjies. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Minjies. For the veterans among your Minjies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minjies

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