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Minion Family History

Minion Surname Meaning

Irish (Tyrone): variant of Moynihan. French: occupational name for a miner from a diminutive of minier ‘miner’ (see Minier).

This surname is very rare in France; in North America it may thus (also) be an altered form of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname such as Mignon.

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


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Where is the Minion family from?

You can see how Minion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Minion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Minion families living in Derbyshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Minion's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Minion families in 1891.
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What did your Minion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Capstan Lathe Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Minion. 100% of Minion men worked as a Capstan Lathe Hand and 95% of Minion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Minion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minion 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Minion. 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 626 military records available for the last name Minion. For the veterans among your Minion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minion lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Minion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Minion in 1961 was 51, and 82 in 2003.

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