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Minchell Family History

Minchell Surname Meaning

variant of Minshull.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Minchell family from?

You can see how Minchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minchell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Minchell families living in Durham. This was about 46% of all the recorded Minchell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Minchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minchell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Minchell. 100% of Minchell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Minchell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minchell 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Minchell. 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 76 military records available for the last name Minchell. For the veterans among your Minchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minchell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Minchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Minchell in 1973 was 74, and 78 in 1999.

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