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Miniat Family History

Miniat 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: Minas, Mina, Milian, Minett, Minhas, Monat, Mineau, Minga, Minick

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Where is the Miniat family from?

You can see how Miniat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miniat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Miniat family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Miniat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Miniat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miniat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Miniat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miniat 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Miniat. 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 50 military records available for the last name Miniat. For the veterans among your Miniat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miniat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Miniat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Miniat in 1966 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miniat 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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