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Minard Family History

Minard Surname Meaning

English: variant of Maynard. French: variant of Ménard (see Menard) a cognate of Maynard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Minard family from?

You can see how Minard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Minard families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Minard's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Minard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minard 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 Minard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bus Driver S C B C and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Minard. 100% of Minard men worked as a Bus Driver S C B C and 80% of Minard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bus Driver S C B C
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Shop Assistant
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%

What Minard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Minard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minard 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Minard. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Minard. For the veterans among your Minard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minard lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Minard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Minard in 1947 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minard 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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