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Minchy Family History

Minchy 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: Minch, Mincey, Mincy, Minchey, Winch, Finch, Pinch, Minchin, Mincer

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Where is the Minchy family from?

You can see how Minchy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minchy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Minchy families were found in USA in 1840. In 1851 there were 2 Minchy families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Minchy's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Minchy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minchy 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 195 census records available for the last name Minchy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minchy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Minchy. 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 23 military records available for the last name Minchy. For the veterans among your Minchy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minchy lifespan?

Average Minchy life expectancy in 1969 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minchy 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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