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Minnema Family History

Minnema Surname Meaning

West Frisian: patronymic formed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’ from the personal name Minne from an ancient Germanic name based on the element mein (from megin) ‘strength power’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Minnema family from?

You can see how Minnema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minnema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Minnema families living in New Jersey. This was about 15% of all the recorded Minnema's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Minnema families in 1920.
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What did your Minnema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minnema. 67% of Minnema men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Minnema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minnema 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Minnema. 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 74 military records available for the last name Minnema. For the veterans among your Minnema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minnema lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Minnema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Minnema in 1961 was 65, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minnema 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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