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Minyon Family History

Minyon 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, Minson, Minion, Munyon, Kinyon, Linton, Manton, Hinton

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Where is the Minyon family from?

You can see how Minyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minyon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minyon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Minyon families living in Kansas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Minyon's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Minyon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minyon 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 Minyon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Minyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minyon 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Minyon. 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 174 military records available for the last name Minyon. For the veterans among your Minyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minyon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Minyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Minyon in 1966 was 64, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minyon 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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