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Minches Family History

Minches 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: Minchew, Minchey, Mincher, Michel, Kinchen, Minhas, Minchin, Mincer

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Where is the Minches family from?

You can see how Minches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minches family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Minches families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Minches's in USA. New York had the highest population of Minches families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minches 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 71 census records available for the last name Minches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minches 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 Minches. 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 10 military records available for the last name Minches. For the veterans among your Minches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minches lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Minches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Minches in 1953 was 44, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minches 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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