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Mineer Family History

Mineer Surname Meaning

Variant of Minear 1 a surname of German (ultimately French) origin.

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


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Where is the Mineer family from?

You can see how Mineer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mineer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mineer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mineer family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mineer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mineer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mineer 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 Mineer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mineer. 53% of Mineer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mineer women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mineer were Farming and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Deputy Sheriff
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Mineer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mineer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mineer 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Mineer. 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 283 military records available for the last name Mineer. For the veterans among your Mineer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mineer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mineer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mineer in 1962 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mineer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mineer 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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