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Mintis Family History

Mintis 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: Minnis, Minter, Minas, Manis, Martis, Matis, Millis, Minhas, Minto

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Where is the Mintis family from?

You can see how Mintis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mintis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mintis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Mintis families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mintis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mintis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mintis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Mintis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mintis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mintis. 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 Mintis. For the veterans among your Mintis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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