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Mings Family History

Mings Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ming 1 with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Mings family from?

You can see how Mings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Mings families living in Devon. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mings's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mings 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 Mings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mings. 89% of Mings 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mings 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Mings. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mings. For the veterans among your Mings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mings lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mings in 1960 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mings 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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