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Minda Family History

Minda 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: Mina, Monda, Munda, Binda, Minga, Manda, Zinda, Linda, Mindt, Inda

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Where is the Minda family from?

You can see how Minda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Minda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Minda families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Minda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Minda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Minda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minda. 40% of Minda 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
    40%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

What Minda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minda 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Minda. 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 109 military records available for the last name Minda. For the veterans among your Minda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Minda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Minda in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minda 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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