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Minelles Family History

Minelles 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: Minelli, Minella, Mireles, Nelles, Mcnelley, Mcnellis, Milles

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Where is the Minelles family from?

You can see how Minelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minelles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Minelles families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Minelles families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Minelles's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Minelles families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minelles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Minelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minelles 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Minelles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Minelles. For the veterans among your Minelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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