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Minis Family History

Minis 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, Manis, Mines, Mini, Minns, Minnis, Minus, Minks, Minix, Mings

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Where is the Minis family from?

You can see how Minis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Minis families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Minis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Minis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minis 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 Minis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minis. 60% of Minis men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Minis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minis were Teacher and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Minis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Minis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minis 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Minis. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Minis. For the veterans among your Minis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Minis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Minis in 1952 was 52, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minis 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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