This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mingst family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mingst Family History

Mingst 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: Yingst, Hingst, Mings, Minas, Angst, Ming, Minett, Minge, Hengst

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mingst family from?

You can see how Mingst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mingst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mingst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mingst families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mingst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mingst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mingst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mingst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mingst. 43% of Mingst men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Mingst | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Mingst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Mingst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mingst census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mingst

Passenger Lists

There are 170 immigration records available for the last name Mingst. 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.

View all Mingst immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Mingst. For the veterans among your Mingst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mingst military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mingst family history

Discover More

What is the average Mingst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mingst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mingst in 1964 was 84, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mingst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mingst 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mingst family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial