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Mingay Family History

Mingay Surname Meaning

From the Breton personal name Menguy (composed of the Breton elements men ‘stone’ and ki ‘dog’). It was introduced to England after the Conquest by Breton followers of the Normans.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mingay family from?

You can see how Mingay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mingay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mingay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 137 Mingay families living in Suffolk. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mingay's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Mingay families in 1891.
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What did your Mingay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mingay. 26% of Mingay men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Mingay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mingay were Bricklayer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    26%
  • Farm Labourer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Dressmaker
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mingay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mingay 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Mingay. 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 664 military records available for the last name Mingay. For the veterans among your Mingay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mingay lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mingay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mingay in 1961 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mingay 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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