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Minder Family History

Minder Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: distinguishing nickname from Middle High German minder ‘smaller younger’.

North German: variant of Meinders.

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


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Where is the Minder family from?

You can see how Minder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Minder families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Minder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Minder families in 1891.
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What did your Minder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Minder. 100% of Minder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Minder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minder 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Minder. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Minder. For the veterans among your Minder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minder lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Minder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Minder in 1952 was 65, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minder 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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