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Minnell Family History

Minnell 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: Tinnell, Minnella, Mindell, Munnell, Finnell, Pinnell, Linnell

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Where is the Minnell family from?

You can see how Minnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Minnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Minnell families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Minnell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Minnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minnell 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 Minnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Minnell. 100% of Minnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Minnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Minnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minnell 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Minnell. 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 52 military records available for the last name Minnell. For the veterans among your Minnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minnell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Minnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Minnell in 1976 was 71, and 88 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minnell 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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