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Minninger Family History

Minninger 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: Menninger, Mininger, Monninger, Wenninger, Infinger, Henninger

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Where is the Minninger family from?

You can see how Minninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minninger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Minninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Minninger families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Minninger's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Minninger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minninger 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 Minninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minninger. 38% of Minninger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Minninger women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minninger 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Minninger. 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 197 military records available for the last name Minninger. For the veterans among your Minninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minninger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Minninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Minninger in 1959 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minninger 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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