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Minniear Family History

Minniear Surname Meaning

Variant of Minear 1 a surname of German (ultimately French) origin.

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


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Where is the Minniear family from?

You can see how Minniear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minniear family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Minniear families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Minniear families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Minniear's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Minniear families in 1891.
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What did your Minniear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Minniear. 100% of Minniear 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minniear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minniear 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Minniear. 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 560 military records available for the last name Minniear. For the veterans among your Minniear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minniear lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Minniear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Minniear in 1948 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minniear 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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