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Mindes Family History

Mindes 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: Mines, Hindes, Minges, Mindel, Minder, Mendes, Minden, Windes, Mandes

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Where is the Mindes family from?

You can see how Mindes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mindes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mindes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mindes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mindes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mindes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mindes 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 Mindes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mindes. 50% of Mindes men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mindes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mindes 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Mindes. 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 87 military records available for the last name Mindes. For the veterans among your Mindes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mindes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Mindes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mindes in 1966 was 77, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mindes 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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