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Miniard Family History

Miniard Surname Meaning

Possibly English: unexplained. Compare Minyard.

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


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Where is the Miniard family from?

You can see how Miniard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miniard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Miniard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Miniard families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Miniard's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Miniard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miniard 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 Miniard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cour Wicker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miniard. 52% of Miniard men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Miniard women worked as a Cour Wicker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miniard were Merchant and H.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Merchant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cour Wicker
    50%
  • H
    50%

What Miniard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Miniard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miniard 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Miniard. 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 442 military records available for the last name Miniard. For the veterans among your Miniard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miniard lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Miniard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Miniard in 1945 was 32, and 36 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miniard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miniard 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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