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Minett Family History

Minett Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from Old French mignot Anglo-Norman French minot mignot minnot ‘elegant gracious kind courteous’.

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Altered form of French Minet.

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


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Where is the Minett family from?

You can see how Minett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 153 Minett families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Minett's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Minett families in 1891.
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What did your Minett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Minett. 16% of Minett men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 69% of Minett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minett were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    16%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Dairy Farmer
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Minett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Minett. 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 949 military records available for the last name Minett. For the veterans among your Minett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Minett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Minett in 1957 was 54, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minett 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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