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Minotta Family History

Minotta 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: Minott, Minotti, Manetta, Motta, Milota, Minette, Minett, Ricotta

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Where is the Minotta family from?

You can see how Minotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minotta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Minotta families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Minotta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Minotta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minotta 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 Minotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minotta. 100% of Minotta 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
    100%

What Minotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Minotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minotta 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Minotta. 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 12 military records available for the last name Minotta. For the veterans among your Minotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minotta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Minotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Minotta in 1967 was 71, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minotta 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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