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Minigan Family History

Minigan 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, Finigan, Mangan, Milian, Lanigan, Minga, Milligan, Madigan

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Where is the Minigan family from?

You can see how Minigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Minigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Minigan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Minigan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Minigan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minigan 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 Minigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minigan. 50% of Minigan men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Minigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Minigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minigan 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Minigan. 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 59 military records available for the last name Minigan. For the veterans among your Minigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minigan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Minigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Minigan in 1967 was 52, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minigan 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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