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Minnefield Family History

Minnefield 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: Minnifield, Minniefield, Bennefield, Mansfield, Winfield, Benefield

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Where is the Minnefield family from?

You can see how Minnefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minnefield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Minnefield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Minnefield families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Minnefield's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Minnefield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minnefield 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 Minnefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minnefield. 70% of Minnefield men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Minnefield women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minnefield were Farmer and 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
    70%
  • Farmer
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Minnefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Minnefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minnefield 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Minnefield. 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 31 military records available for the last name Minnefield. For the veterans among your Minnefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minnefield lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Minnefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Minnefield in 1968 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minnefield 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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