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Minshale Family History

Minshale 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: Minshall, Dinsdale, Hinsdale, Marshall, Mchale, Minhas, Mihal

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Where is the Minshale family from?

You can see how Minshale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minshale family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Minshale families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Minshale's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Minshale families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Minshale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minshale 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 Minshale. 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 2 military records available for the last name Minshale. For the veterans among your Minshale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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