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Minemyer Family History

Minemyer 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: Mineer, Meyer, Minter, Miner, Minette, Mincer, Riemer, Neyer, Memmer

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Where is the Minemyer family from?

You can see how Minemyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minemyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minemyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Minemyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Minemyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Minemyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minemyer 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 127 census records available for the last name Minemyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minemyer 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 Minemyer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Minemyer. For the veterans among your Minemyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minemyer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Minemyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Minemyer in 1972 was 24, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minemyer 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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