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Mcminton Family History

Mcminton 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: Clinton, Mcclinton, Mckinnon, Mcgilton, Minton, Mcminn, Mcmillon

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Where is the Mcminton family from?

You can see how Mcminton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcminton family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Mcminton families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Mcminton families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcminton's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcminton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcminton 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 22 census records available for the last name Mcminton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcminton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcminton. 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 Mcminton. For the veterans among your Mcminton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcminton lifespan?

Average Mcminton life expectancy in 1997 was 19 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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