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Mingins Family History

Mingins 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: Miggins, Biggins, Higgins, Siggins, Minges, Liggins, Riggins, Kiggins

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Where is the Mingins family from?

You can see how Mingins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mingins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mingins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Mingins families living in Cumberland. This was about 49% of all the recorded Mingins's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mingins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mingins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mingins 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 Mingins. 100% of Mingins men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Mingins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mingins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mingins 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Mingins. 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 99 military records available for the last name Mingins. For the veterans among your Mingins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mingins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mingins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mingins in 1964 was 58, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mingins 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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