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Minnon Family History

Minnon 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: Minton, Mannon, Minson, Minion, Mignon, Tinnon, Kinnon, Linton

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Where is the Minnon family from?

You can see how Minnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minnon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minnon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Minnon families living in East Lothian. This was about 80% of all the recorded Minnon's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Minnon families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minnon 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 Minnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minnon. 56% of Minnon men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

What Minnon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Minnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minnon 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Minnon. 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 77 military records available for the last name Minnon. For the veterans among your Minnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minnon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Minnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Minnon in 1962 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minnon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minnon 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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