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Minham Family History

Minham 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: Minhas, Winham, Milham, Windham, Witham, Minas, Ingham, Dunham

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Where is the Minham family from?

You can see how Minham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Minham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Minham families living in Middlesex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Minham's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Minham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minham 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 Minham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Minham. 100% of Minham 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
    100%

What Minham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Minham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minham 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Minham. 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 26 military records available for the last name Minham. For the veterans among your Minham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minham lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2001, in the United States, Minham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Minham in 1995 was 72, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minham 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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