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Minchey Family History

Minchey Surname Meaning

Altered form of Minchew itself an altered form of English Minshew.

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


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Where is the Minchey family from?

You can see how Minchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minchey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Minchey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Minchey families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Minchey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Minchey families in 1891.
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What did your Minchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minchey. 33% of Minchey 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
    33%
  • Operator
    30%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%

What Minchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Minchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minchey 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Minchey. 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 217 military records available for the last name Minchey. For the veterans among your Minchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minchey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Minchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Minchey in 1964 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minchey 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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