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Minichan Family History

Minichan 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: Minihan, Minchin, Minich, Minnehan, Minahan, Minehan, Milich, Monica

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Where is the Minichan family from?

You can see how Minichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minichan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minichan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Minichan families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Minichan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Minichan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minichan 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 64 census records available for the last name Minichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minichan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Minichan. 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 31 military records available for the last name Minichan. For the veterans among your Minichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minichan lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Minichan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Minichan in 1988 was 83, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minichan 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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