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Minors Family History

Minors Surname Meaning

see Miners.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Minors family from?

You can see how Minors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minors families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Minors families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Minors's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Minors families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minors 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 Minors ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitter Wh Mechanic (hea) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Minors. 50% of Minors men worked as a Fitter Wh Mechanic (hea) and 88% of Minors women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minors were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fitter Wh Mechanic (hea)
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

What Minors family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Minors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minors 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Minors. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Minors. For the veterans among your Minors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minors lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Minors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Minors in 1957 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Minors

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minors 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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