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Minig Family History

Minig 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: Ming, Mini, Minix, Minnig, Meng, King, Ling, Min, Ying, Ring

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Where is the Minig family from?

You can see how Minig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Minig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Minig families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Minig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Minig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minig 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 315 census records available for the last name Minig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minig 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Minig. 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 143 military records available for the last name Minig. For the veterans among your Minig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minig lifespan?

Average Minig life expectancy in 1981 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minig 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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