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Minnahan Family History

Minnahan 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: Minnehan, Minahan, Monahan, Murnahan, Kinahan, Minneman, Minihan

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Where is the Minnahan family from?

You can see how Minnahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minnahan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Minnahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Minnahan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Minnahan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Minnahan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minnahan 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 345 census records available for the last name Minnahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minnahan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Minnahan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Minnahan. For the veterans among your Minnahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minnahan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Minnahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Minnahan in 1967 was 93, and 42 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minnahan 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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