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Minger Family History

Minger Surname Meaning

Swiss German is derived from a personal name that is composed of ancient Germanic elements.

Specifically, it incorporates the element magin, which means 'strength' or 'might'.

The second component of the name is gār or gēr, which translates to 'spear'.

This linguistic combination reflects powerful associations of strength and weaponry.

Additionally, Swiss German can be considered a variant of Manger.

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


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You can see how Minger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Minger families living in Sussex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Minger's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Minger families in 1891.
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What did your Minger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Minger. 50% of Minger women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Passenger Lists

There are 517 immigration records available for the last name Minger. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Minger. For the veterans among your Minger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Minger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Minger in 1962 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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