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Minchison Family History

Minchison 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: Murchison, Minchin, Richison, Ritchison, Aitchison, Michelson

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Where is the Minchison family from?

You can see how Minchison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minchison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Minchison families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Minchison family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Minchison's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Minchison families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Minchison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minchison 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Minchison. 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 7 military records available for the last name Minchison. For the veterans among your Minchison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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