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Minix Family History

Minix Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Irish Mannix.

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


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Where is the Minix family from?

You can see how Minix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minix family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Minix families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Minix families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Minix's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Minix families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minix 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 Minix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minix. 34% of Minix men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Minix women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minix were Farm Labor and Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Farm Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Farm Labor
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Minix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minix 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Minix. 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 920 military records available for the last name Minix. For the veterans among your Minix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minix lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Minix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Minix in 1943 was 47, and 63 in 2004.

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