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Minnay Family History

Minnay 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: Minney, Monday, Minas, Mannan, Binney, Manna, Menna, Mina, Minhas

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Where is the Minnay family from?

You can see how Minnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minnay family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Minnay families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Minnay's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Minnay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minnay 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 Minnay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Minnay. 100% of Minnay men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Minnay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Minnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minnay 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Minnay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Minnay. For the veterans among your Minnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minnay lifespan?

Average Minnay life expectancy in 1981 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minnay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minnay 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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