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Minott Family History

Minott Surname Meaning

English (West Midlands): variant of Minett. Altered form of French Minot reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Minott family from?

You can see how Minott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Minott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Minott families living in Warwickshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Minott's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Minott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minott 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 Minott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steel Dresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Minott. 100% of Minott men worked as a Steel Dresser and 100% of Minott 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Steel Dresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Minott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Minott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minott 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Minott. 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 615 military records available for the last name Minott. For the veterans among your Minott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minott lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Minott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Minott in 1956 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minott 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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