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Mindham Family History

Mindham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Mundham (Norfolk) which is derived from the Old English personal name Munda + Old English hām ‘village homestead’.

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


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Where is the Mindham family from?

You can see how Mindham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mindham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mindham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 84 Mindham families living in Norfolk. This was about 62% of all the recorded Mindham's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Mindham families in 1891.
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What did your Mindham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mindham. 40% of Mindham men worked as a Farm Labourer and 88% of Mindham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mindham were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    40%
  • Coal Hewer Undergro
    20%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mindham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mindham 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Mindham. 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 219 military records available for the last name Mindham. For the veterans among your Mindham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mindham lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mindham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mindham in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mindham 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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